HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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He outlawed the ideas of Confucius and others
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He built the only library in the empire
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He trained all the scholars himself
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He wrote the philosophy books read by people
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Detailed explanation-1: -The first Chinese emperor’s success in unifying the warring states appears to be largely a result of his state’s fundamental core of Legalism. Qin’s political and social systems, coupled with its culture of military prowess, made it possible for one of its rulers to conquer the neighboring kingdoms.
Detailed explanation-2: -He centralized power and established harsh (strict) rule in China, called Legalism. Strict laws were passed and harsh punishments for crimes were given. What were the beliefs of Shi Huangdi? Shi Huangdi tortured or killed anyone who opposed his rule.
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.