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1
Q

Who was the first emperor of China?

A

Qin Shi Huangdi.

2
Q

How did the Qin respond to the scholars suggesting older methods of rule?

A

They burned their books and buried them alive.

3
Q

What were the two major projects that Qin Shi Huangdi worked on?

A

The Great Wall of China and his Mausoleum.

4
Q

How many terracotta warriors do experts think are in the Mausoleum?

A

About 8000 warriors.

5
Q

In what condition were the terracotta warriors found in?

A

Decent condition. The paint had faded away however and the wooden objects had rotted away.

6
Q

What was Qin Shi Huangdi obsessed with?

A

Finding the elixir for life so he could live forever.

7
Q

When did Qin Shi Huangdi die and why?

A

Around 210 BCE due to mercury poisoning.

8
Q

List all of the dynasties we have learned about in order.

A

Xia, Shang, Zhou, Warring States, Qin, Han