How did Qin Shi Huangdi organize his government?

He divided China into 36 districts and appointed officials to govern each

What was a key characteristic of Qin Shi Huangdi’s legal system?

Laws were detailed and punishments were clearly defined

What type of currency did the Emperor of Qin make standard?

Coins made of gold or bronze with a hole in the center

Why did Qin Shi Huangdi use harsh measures to maintain power?

He wanted to prevent threats to his rule

Why did the Emperor of Qin modify the writing system?

To make it easier to learn and use across China

What strategy did Qin Shi Huangdi use to conquer rival states?

Military force, spies, bribery, and alliances

Which of the following was a major achievement of Qin Shi Huangdi?

Unifying Chinese government and culture

What was one reason historians have differing opinions on Qin Shi Huangdi?

He was both a strong leader and a cruel ruler

How were punishments applied under Qin Shi Huangdi’s rule?

Rich and poor were punished in the same way

How did the Emperor of Qin standardize China to make trading easier and less complex?

He introduced standardized money, weights, and measures

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1
How did Qin Shi Huangdi organize his government?
He divided China into 36 districts and appointed officials to govern each
He allowed feudal lords to rule over their own lands
He shared power equally with his advisors
He created a democratic system where citizens voted for their leaders
2
What was a key characteristic of Qin Shi Huangdi’s legal system?
Laws were detailed and punishments were clearly defined
It was based on Confucian values
Punishments were harsher for the poor
It allowed widows to remarry freely
3
What type of currency did the Emperor of Qin make standard?
Paper bills with the emperor’s face
Silver bars and wooden tokens
Seashells and pearls
Coins made of gold or bronze with a hole in the center
4
Why did Qin Shi Huangdi use harsh measures to maintain power?
He was influenced by Daoist teachings
He believed kindness was a weakness
He wanted to expand China’s borders
He wanted to prevent threats to his rule
5
What was one of the Emperor of Qin’s main goals?
To encourage feudalism
To expand China's territory into Europe
To promote Confucianism
To unify China
6
Why did the Emperor of Qin modify the writing system?
To make it easier to learn and use across China
To introduce new characters from other languages
To remove all foreign influences
To increase the number of written characters
7
What strategy did Qin Shi Huangdi use to conquer rival states?
The support of feudal lords
Only peaceful negotiations
Military force, spies, bribery, and alliances
A democratic voting system
8
What drastic action did Qin Shi Huangdi take against his own family?
He gave power to his relatives
He imprisoned his brother
He executed his father
He exiled his mother
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Which of the following was a major achievement of Qin Shi Huangdi?
Unifying Chinese government and culture
Expanding the Zhou dynasty
Ending construction of the Great Wall
Creating a democratic government
10
What was one reason historians have differing opinions on Qin Shi Huangdi?
He was both a strong leader and a cruel ruler
He was admired by all of his people
He allowed democracy to flourish
He refused to build any major projects
11
How were punishments applied under Qin Shi Huangdi’s rule?
They were based on social class
Officials were exempt from punishments
Only commoners received harsh punishments
Rich and poor were punished in the same way
12
What philosophy influenced the Emperor of Qin’s rule?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Daoism
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How did the Emperor of Qin standardize China to make trading easier and less complex?
He required people to trade using paper currency
He allowed people to use any form of money they preferred
He banned the use of metal coins
He introduced standardized money, weights, and measures

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