HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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built bridges over the Yellow River
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dug canals connecting cities with rivers
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standardized the width of roads to fifty paces
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built new roads connecting Xianyang with the rest of the empire
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shihuangdi sought to standardize numerous aspects of Chinese life, including weights and measures, coinage, and the writing system. These standards would last for centuries after the fall of his short-lived dynasty. He also ordered many construction projects.
Detailed explanation-2: -What actions did Shi Huangdi take to unify China and standerize things within the empire? He set up a standered writing system, made new money, built new roads, made canals and an irrigation system, and constructed the Great Wall.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Han period witnessed a number of important technical inventions and improvements which helped make agriculture much more efficient than in previous times. Better metalworking skills and the wider use of iron meant tools were more effective.