WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Qin Shi Huang (Chinese: , pronunciation (help·info); 259–210 BC) was the founder of the Qin dynasty and the first emperor of a unified China. Rather than maintain the title of “king” ( wáng) borne by the previous Shang and Zhou rulers, he ruled as the First Emperor () of the Qin dynasty from 221 to 210 BC.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shihuangdi was emperor of the Qin dynasty (221–210 BCE) and the creator of the first unified Chinese empire. He is also known for his interest in immortality, his huge funerary compound that contains some 8, 000 life-sized terra-cotta soldiers, and for his contribution to the Great Wall of China.

Detailed explanation-3: -Qin Shi Huang standardized writing, a crucial factor in the overcoming of cultural barriers between provinces, and unifying the empire. He also standardized systems of currency, weights, and measures, and conducted a census of his people. He established elaborate postal and irrigation systems, and built great highways.

Detailed explanation-4: -He was a very effective ruler who during his reign accomplished unifying China and building monuments such as the Terracotta warriors and the Great Wall of China.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main achievement of the Qin is the fact that it unified China, creating the first dynasty ruled by the first emperor Qin Shi Huang. Other well-known achievements is the creation of the Great Wall and a large army of Terracotta Warriors.