WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Qin Shihuang also standardized the Chinese script, currency, and system of measurements, and expanded the network of roads and canals.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Qin Dynasty established the first empire in China, starting with efforts in 230 B.C., during which the Qin leaders engulfed six Zhou Dynasty states. Their reign over Imperial China existed only briefly-from 221 to 206 B.C.-but the Qin Dynasty had a lasting cultural impact on the dynasties that followed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Finally, in 246 bce, the boy king Ying Zheng came to the throne. He, together with his minister Li Si, completed the Qin conquests and in 221 created the Qin empire. Ying Zheng proclaimed himself Qin Shihuangdi (“First Sovereign Emperor of Qin”).

Detailed explanation-5: -Qin Shi Huangdi also standardized written language, money, systems of measurement, and the sizes of cart axles, built the beginnings of the great wall, and expanded on systems of roads and canals.