The Big Idea:

Chi Huangdi's rule began the Quin dynasty, from which the name China comes. HE was the first emperor of China. He ruled harshly through the policies of Legalism, creating a strong central government and bureaucracy and standardizing weights, money and writing.

Learning Targets:

• -> I can describe Shi Huangdi's policies and rule.
• -> I can explain the lasting influences of the Qin dynasty and Shi Huangdi.

Read the Frontrowed.com passage on the Terracotta Army.