Warring Kingdoms Unite Chapter 5 Section 3 Chinas

Warring Kingdoms Unite Chapter 5 Section 3

China’s First Emperor ⦿ Shi Huangdi was China’s first emperor. › He was the ruler of the Qin people. ⦿ Prior to his rule, China was divided into 7 kingdoms. › These kingdoms were often at war with one another.

China’s First Emperor ⦿ Qin is also known as Chin, which is where the name China comes from. ⦿ Lived near the Western border, but extended his rule over much of what is now China.

China’s First Emperor ⦿ Shi Huangdi provided strong and harsh rule. ⦿ He sought to protect the people by building a wall on the border. › This became known as the Great Wall of China.

China’s First Emperor ⦿ Shi Huangdi provided strong and harsh rule. ⦿ He sought to protect the people by building a wall on the border. › This became known as the Great Wall of China.

China’s First Emperor ⦿ Shi Huangdi also created a terra-cotta army of 6, 000 life-size warriors and horses for the afterlife.

Great Wall of China ⦿ Portions were built by other rulers. ⦿ Shi connected them and added to them. ⦿ After his death, other emperors repaired and added to it. ⦿ Exact measurement is hard to measure, but roughly 4500 miles long.

China’s First Emperor ⦿ Shi Huangdi built roads in China, which allowed his armies to get to places rapidly and put down rebellions. ⦿ Divided China into Districts that were ruled by his trusted officials.

China’s First Emperor ⦿ Developed a common currency › Allowed for regions to trade. ⦿ Outlawed ⦿ Upon the teachings of Confucius. his death, the Dynasty lasted only 15 more years.

Han Dynasty ⦿ Liu Bang became the next emperor. ⦿ Created a stable government, but one that was less harsh. ⦿ Han Dynasty lasted about 400 years.

Han Dynasty ⦿ In 140 BC, Liu Bang’s great-grandson Wudi, rose to power at the age of 15. ⦿ Wudi repaired the Great Wall. ⦿ Strengthened the army and increased the size of China.

Han Dynasty ⦿ After Wudi’s death, several very young emperors tried to rule, without success. › One was only 100 days old. ⦿ Warlords gained power and the kingdom was split into many smaller kingdoms.