Han+Qin

The Qin Dynasty

The Qin are primarily known for their efficacy, both in the ruthlessly stringent legalist thought system, but also in their military ability.
 * 221-206 BC**

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 * Highlights:**
 * Unifying the Three Kingdoms under a signal, very strong centralized government
 * Standardizing currency, language, and government workings.
 * Great Wall started at this time
 * Terracotta Warriors built for Qin Shihuangdi's Tomb

Qin Shihuangdi- Far and away the most significant figure during this period, emperor for much of the dynasty and generally regarded as the first ruler of the modern unified China. He is generally credited with the standardization of currency (from the various forms in previous dynasties), standardization of language, and overall creating a fresh start, a complete break from the past, outdated, traditions. Unfortuntely, in order to surpress any resistance and other thought, those books and scholars who dissented were flambéd in classic Qin dynasty style. Died trying to seek the elixir of life. Very much a Chinese, government-based Voldemort.
 * Important People:**

Li Si-one of the Highest governmental officials. May have authorized the scholar/book/everything burning.

Bibliography:

Morton, W. Scott. //China: Its History and Culture//. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1995.

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[|"Qin." __Dynasties of Early Imperial China__. Available from http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/china/early_imperial_china/qin.html. Internet; accessed 23 February 2010.]