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    My Hometown

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    My hometown is in tengzhou, he is located in the east of weishan lake - the largest freshwater lake in north China. Tengzhou is an old beautiful place full of vitality. From the blue green trees cheng brightness jinghe park, to the simple beautiful longquan square, from commodity full of beautiful things in eyes of pedestrian street, to the full of artistic breath Wang Xuezhong museum of art, mozi memorial hall, etc., as well as the national famous, racing to open ten thousand mu of lotus red river

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    During the Warring States period, the state adopted legalists policies, helping China unify after defeating its rivals for the first time in centuries. The King of Qin then decided the title " King" was not good enough so he started calling himself the " First Emperor ", a title hey coined himself, or invented. His state however did not out last him. Once in charge of all of China, the First Emperor and his Legalist minister Li Si embarked on a sweeping program of centralization that touched

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    The Effects of Legalism in Ancient China During 426-221 BCE, the Warring States period in ancient China occurred when seven of the ancient Chinese states fought against each other for control. By the end of this period, the Qin Dynasty unified China by their series of victories. It adopted the philosophy of legalism which originated in ancient China and this movement eventually led to their downfall. Due to the fall of the Qin dynasty caused by the laws of legalism, the Han Dynasty rose into

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    influenced by aspects of the world and its own region, shaped China into its Classical state. In contrast, the concept of the Mandate of Heaven, the civil service system, and the significance of unity through a strong central government remained constant throughout China’s Classical period. These continuities followed through, staying essentially the same as an important part of China’s identity. From warring states to an empire, China experienced a drastic change in restoring the civilization through

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    The Qin and Han The Qin and the Han are two equally important dynasties that greatly expanded in their reign, although both the Qin and the Han had its own ideas on expansion. In fifteen years, the Qin Dynasty united the seven warring states. Emperor Qin’s rule resulted in the isolation of China from foreigners and brought upon strict rules and the removal of freedom. Under Emperor Qin’s rule, any action people took which angered the ruler could result in harsh punishment. Consequently, people

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    Dynasty's legacy? Briefly outline points. Central Rule Originally there were six Chinese kingdoms (Warring States Period), Qin ended this and brought them all under one kingdom. In 230 BC, Ying Zheng started his conquest of the Warring States. The Han State was conquered first in 230 BC. In 228 BC, Qin occupied the territory of the Zhao State. In 226 BC, Qin occupied the capital Ji (now Beijing) of the Yan State. Then the King of Yan moved the capital to Liaodong. In 225

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    China during the Qin Dynasty Ying Zheng is one of the most influential people in the history of china. The unification to subjugate of all states: Yan, Qi, Chu, Wei, Zhao and Han caused by Ying Zheng; who centralized the Chinese empire in 221 BC, is what now is called the Quin Dynasty. Also he included the Terracotta Army and he is remember as one of the biggest tyrants of history. However the Quin Dynasty itself has a positive outcome because it united China, it made the construction of the Great

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    equally important in China’s history. Each dynasty started out with a smaller piece of land than which they ended with, both also had it’s own idea on expansion and isolation of the boarders.The Qin dynasty in 15 years, managed to unite the 7 warring states. They segregated themselves from foreigners and the population had no free will because the if their actions would not help the emperor then they would be punished. The Han dynasty lasting 426 years manage to conquer more land expanding to the

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    In 1974, local Chinese farmers discovered the Terracotta Warrior life sized clay sculptures. The weather was dry in 1974, and the grain was dying in the fields of Lintong County, Shaanxi Province, near Xian, China and some local farmers were trying to establish a new water well by digging at a low point in the terrain. Whilst digging they encountered the first evidence of the Terracotta Warriors. One of the local farmers Yang Zhifa quoted on the discovery “At first the digging went well. The second

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    Qin Shi Huang

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    northern fortification formed the first section of what would become the Great Wall of China. In 214, the Emperor also ordered construction of a canal, the Lingqu, which linked the Yangtze and Pearl River systems. The Confucian Purge: The Warring States Period was dangerous, but the lack of central authority allowed intellectuals to flourish. Confucianism and a number of other philosophies blossomed prior to China 's unification. However, Qin Shi Huang viewed these schools of thought as threats to

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