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How is Qin Shi Huang's legacy often described?

What philosophy influenced Qin Shi Huang's rule?

The burning of the books

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What philosophy influenced Qin Shi Huang's rule?
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
2
How is Qin Shi Huang's legacy often described?
Simple and straightforward
Completely negative
Mixed and complex
Unanimously praised
3
At what age did Qin Shi Huang ascend the throne?
16
18
13
10
4
Who was the first emperor of China?
Confucius
Sun Tzu
Qin Shi Huang
Liu Bang
5
What major structure is Qin Shi Huang credited with building?
The Great Wall
The Summer Palace
The Terracotta Army
The Forbidden City
6
How many scholars were reportedly buried alive?
200
500
460
100
7
What did the Han dynasty do after replacing Qin Shi Huang's dynasty?
Built another Great Wall
Restored Confucian classics
Continued the book burning
Abolished all schools
8
What happened to Qin Shi Huang's dynasty after his death?
It remained stable
It lasted for another century
It expanded further
It was replaced by the Han dynasty
9
What was the main goal of the book burning?
To promote Legalism
To honor past dynasties
To support Confucian teachings
To increase literacy
10
Which books were spared during the book burning?
Books on agriculture, medicine, divination, and history of Qin
All religious texts
Historical novels
Books on Confucianism
11
What was Qin Shi Huang's most notorious act?
Building the Silk Road
Establishing the Imperial Examination
Burning books and burying scholars
Constructing the Grand Canal
12
What did Qin Shi Huang standardize in his empire?
Currency, weights, measures, and writing system
Clothing styles
Agricultural practices
Religion