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AP World History: Emperor Qin (Unit 4) Flashcards

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7081043414What was the first ruling clan in Chinese history?The Shang0
7081043775Who overthrew the Shang? When? What did they claim?The Zhou, 1045, they had divine right AKA mandate of heaven1
7081045051What led to the fall of the Zhou? Why? What did this also lead to?Using the feudalism system, led to their fall as large land owners got into disputes, also led to a warring states period2
7081045373What is the feudal system based on?Land, protection, and service3
7081047080What is the dynasty circle?Describes the rise and fall of dynasties as well as their right to claim power4
7081048349Who was the first emperor who called himself Shi Huangdi?Emperor Qin5
7081049858Who took over after the Zhou?Emperor Qin6
7081050636What did emperor Qin use to unify China?Military districts to maintain control, standardized units of measure, and collected taxes7
7081051940When was the Great Wall built? What was it for?During the first emperor's rule, keep out northern invading steppe nomads8
7081053111What was the Terra Cotta army?An army of real-looking clay men to protext Emperor Qin in the afterlife9
7081053653What did Qin favor?Legalism10
7081053654What is legalism?A philosophy that used harsh laws and strict punishments to control the nobles (land owners), scholars (book keepers), and forced peasants to labor11
7081055164Who took control after the Qin? Why? When?The Han, the citizens were treated too harshly and revolted, 210 B.C.12

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