Ancient China - Wu Zeitan And Shi Huangdi

Question 0

At what age did Shi Huangdi become emperor of China?

Answer 0

At age 13.

Question 1

What are some of Wu Zeitan’s most profound achievements during her reign as Empress?

Answer 1

1. She lowered the farming taxes heaved on peasant farmers; allowing them to eparn more money, produce more food and keep a larger portion of their harvest.
2. She introduced an irrigation scheme, again to help farmers be more productive in their harvest.
3. She gave greater recognition to women and made it mandatory for scholars to study important women.
4. She negotiated and defeated two threats to her empire; the Tujue and the Tufan.