HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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Both combined a cruel ruler with a massive building project
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Both lasted only a short time historically speaking
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Both exert a great influence on later developments in China
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Sui dynasty is often compared to the Qin, since they were both short-lived with iron-fisted rulers who forced huge chunks of the population into massive projects.
Detailed explanation-2: -In this regard, historians often compare the Sui Dynasty to the Qin Dynasty that ruled more than 800 years prior.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties are similar because they were all led by a single ruler who was the head of the social structure. For example, Zhou has king, Qin has emperor, and Han have ruler: They granted land to others in return for loyalty, military support, and other services.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Sui dynasty is known for uniting northern and southern China. The Sui dynasty would also be known for the major construction projects built during their reign, such as the Grand Canal.