Qin Shi Huangdi Research Paper

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Connor Glass Rough Draft 6 Mrs. Baur/Mrs. Iannuzzi June 7, 2024 Qin Shi Huangdi Qin Shi Huangdi was the emperor of the Qin dynasty and the creator of the first unified Chinese empire. He is also known for his interest in immortality, his huge funerary compound that contains 8,000 life-sized terra-cotta soldiers, and his contribution to the Great Wall of China. Qin Shi Huangdi became emperor of the Qin dynasty by battling other Chinese states and unified the first Chinese empire by enforcing legalism. Shi Huangdi came to power by battling Chinese states and enforcing legalism to unify China. Shi Huangdi was brought to power when his father died and he took over the state of Qin in the warring states period. The text states, “Between the fifth …show more content…

The victorious monarch gave himself the title Qin Shi Huangdi (259–210 B.C. The “First Qin Emperor.” This quote explains when he ruthlessly eliminated six Chinese states while ruling the state of Qin because he was greedy and ambitious. After lots of tough battles, he finally became the supreme ruler of China in 221 BC and changed his name to Qin Shi Huangdi. Shi Huang’s policy was using the legalism philosophy of ancient China. According to the text, “Qin Shi Huangdi, ‘first emperor’ (Legalism) was a defending force that would factually, enforce these rules/laws and punish severely even the most minor violations or mistakes. Qin thought that the laws of legalism were the central governing idea of the unification of China. Since he did not believe/like the beliefs of Confucianism, he persecuted Confucian scholars. Ruler Qin also thought humans were naturally evil and selfish. If anyone created a conflict or problem they would be treated with severe or harsh punishment.” This quote shows how Shi Huang unified China by using the ruthless philosophy of legalism and was very strict with his people. Scholars were killed, books were burned, and people who were disrespectful were put into

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