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221 BCE
Introduction
The Qin Dynasty was an important Dynasty in the Chinese Culture from 221-206 BCE. In fact, the name “China” is derived from the name Qin. China was involved in a lot of wars and conflict between various regions for supreme control of China, known as The Warring States period (426-221 BCE). Towards the end of the Warring States period in 221 BCE, the Qin Empire was able to unify China for the first time in its history. This timeline will show the Qin Dynasty starting from 221 to 206 BCE -
221 BCE
King Of Qin
Ying Zheng, King of Qin, begins the Qin Dynasty and names himself Shi Huangdi, or "first emperor" (picture URL)
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218 BCE
Great Wall of China
Shi Huangdi wanted to protect his country from invasion, so he ordered that the half built Great Wall of China be finished (picture URl)
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214 BCE
Grand Canal
During the expansion to the South, Shi Huangdi order for the construction of the Grand Canal, which was used to give supplies to troops who were in southern territories (picture URL)
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214 BCE
Expansion to the South
After conquering territories in the North, Shi Huangdi sent majority of his Army to conquer the southern territories, which in turn greatly expanded his empire (picture url)
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213 BCE
Legalist Political Beliefs
Shi Huangdi ordered for all books to be burned that didn't support Legalism. Only texts on farming, medicine and predictions were saved (picture URL)
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212 BCE
Scholars are Executed
On the advice of his chief advisor Li Siu, Shi Huangdi orders scholars to be executed on a large scale, since many scholar opposed his book burning (picture URL)
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210 BCE
Hu Hai replaces Shi Huangdi
Hu Hai, Shi Huangdi's second son, became the next emperor for the Qin dynasty. Hu Hai was not favored by the people of china due to his uncultured behavior (Picture URL)
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210 BCE
Shi Huangdi Dies
Shi Huangdi dies from drinking an immortality potion, which turned out to be poison -
206 BCE
Qin Dynasty Collapses
After, Shi Huangdi death, the Qin Government lost its unity. Rebel forces battled in a series of battles for supreme authority, collapsing the Qin Dynasty (Picture URL)
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