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Qin

A Dictionary of World History | 2000 | Copyright

Qin (or Ch'in) (221–206 BC) China's first imperial dynasty. It was founded by Prince Zheng, ruler of the ZHOU vassal state of Qin. Unlike rival Chinese states, Qin used cavalry not chariots in battle and early adopted iron weaponry. It ensured a regular food supply by developing a system for land irrigation. Based in Shaanxi, it began to expand its territories c.350 BC. Under Zheng, it overthrew the Eastern Zhou and conquered (256–221 BC) all Zhou's former vassal states. Zheng then took the title Huangdi and is best known as Shi Huangdi (First Emperor). He died in 210 BC and his dynasty was over-thrown four years later. From that time, though China was sometimes fragmented, the concept of a united empire prevailed. From Qin is derived the name China.

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Qin

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Qin (formerly Ch'in) Imperial dynasty of China (221 bc–206 bc) Originating in nw China, the Qin emerged after the collapse of the Zhou dynasty; its founder was Qin Shihuangdi. The Qin established the first centralized imperial administration, with the country divided into provinces, each under a governor. They encouraged uniformity in every sphere, including law, language, coinage, weights and measures. The Great Wall of China took permanent shape during this period.

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Qin

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Qin a dynasty that ruled China 221–206 bc and was the first to establish rule over a united China. The construction of the Great Wall of China was begun during this period. Also Ch'in.

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