WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During what dynasty did Shi Huangdi institute one set of laws, one type of currency, written language, etc. called standardization?
A
Qin
B
Shang
C
Han
D
Zhou
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Qin dynasty (221–207 bc) the first government standardization of the characters took place, carried out by the statesman Li Si.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Qin dynasty’s Ban Liang cash coin was introduced as a way to standardise all forms of currency and its name reflected this as it would always weigh half a tael; these coins were mostly made from bronze, though a silver Ban Liang variant is known to exist.

Detailed explanation-3: -Standardization: Qin introduced one system of weights, measures, money, written language, and laws. To unify China, Qin knew it was essential to have just one system of weights and measures and of money, and to have a standard written language. He minted coins.

Detailed explanation-4: -The written language of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) was logographic like that of the Zhu; each written character represented a word or phrase, as opposed to letters as in the English alphabet.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Qin Dynasty (/qín) was the first dynasty of Imperial China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC. /qín shĭ huáng, the First Emperor of Qin, introduced a range of reforms such as standardized currency, weights, measures, and a uniform system of writing, which aimed to unify the state and promote commerce.

Detailed explanation-6: -When the First Emperor of Qin Dynasty defeated the other six warring states and unifed China, he also introduced a uniform currency called Qin Banliang-a round copper coin with a square hole in the center. This coin would serve as the prototype currency for future dynasties.

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