Qin Dynasty
The following is a list of links on the Qin Dynasty.
Travel China Guide provides information on the location, dimensions, historical records, and remains of the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huangdi, first Emperor of China.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre provides a description, maps and images of the mausoleum of Qin ShiHuang in China.
Asia Education provides a photograph and information on the terracotta warriors of the mausoleum of QinShi Huang. Teacher resources are available to download.
National Geographic reports on the latest theories about the inspiration for the terracotta army found at the tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di, China.
This webpage provides a brief biography of the first emperor of China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 BC-210 BC) who unified the country and is famous for the Terracotta Warriors buried near his mausoleum.
Wikipedia provides a biography of ancient China's first Emperor: Qin Shi Huang. The biography includes his youth, ascension to power, unification of China and legacy.
This article for China Through a Lens refers to ancient 'Records of the Historian' and other sources for information about the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang.
A Khan Academy article on the terracotta warriors from the mausoleum of the first Qin emperor of China provides information about Qin Shi Huang and his ideas and innovations.
China Highlights provides quick facts and infographics on why and how the terracotta warriors were made for the mausoleum of China's Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
Qin Shihuang (r. 246-210 BCE), personal name Ying Zheng, was the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty. The China Knowledge guide for China studies provides details of his empire.
China's First Emperor, of the short-lived Qin dynasty, had extravagant ambitions - not only for his earthly life but for the afterlife he anticipated. The terracotta warriors are evidence of this, writes David Lloyd in this Vision article that compares Qin Shi Huang with Ancient Israel's King Solomon.
The Museum of the Terrra-cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang near Xian has descriptions of the First Emperor's tomb and and artefacts connected to it. Includes a guide to the figures and pits.
The Qin dynasty of Ancient China was the first dynasty in Chinese history to bring unity to the vast country. This TimeMaps page describes the origins of Qin, the legalist reforms of Shang Yang, the Qinempire and the first Emperor Qin Shihuang, and the centralised administration and process of standardisation.
This page includes excerpts from Sima Qian's Biography of Qin Shihuang regarding two major events: the First Emperor's ascension of China's sacred mountains and his erecting of stone monuments.
The Qin Dynasty led by Emperor Qin Shihuang had profound impact on China's history with its strong military security, improved agriculture and increased trade, central rule, and standardisation of language, currencies and measures.
The Qin dynasty was brief in duration (221-206 BCE) but very important in Chinese history. This page from the Ancient History Encyclopaedia describes its origins, Emperor Qin Shihuang, the practice of Legalism, and the end of the empire.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica topic on the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang describes the discovery of the terracotta army including warriors, horses and chariots, and includes a quote from historian Sima Qian.
The question that still puzzles scholars and archaeologists is why Emperor Qin had his army of pottery constructed. Jennifer Wolff suggests the answer may lie with the other items found in his tomb in addition to the terracotta warriors.
The archaeology section of the Art and Images of China website has images and information on the QinDynasty and the Terra Cotta warriors, with a link to 'Exploring Chinese history - Qin Mausoleum and Terracotta Army'.
This site explores Chinese history as seen through its archaeological past; with sections on the QinMausoleum (Emperor Qin Shihuang) and terracotta army; Peking man; Oracle bones; Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures; archaeological sites and published articles.
Emperor Qin Shihuang was named Ying Zheng and was a great politician and militarist of China's ancient feudal society. His mausoleum is the site of the terracotta warriors. This article references the Records of the Historian.
Prepared by a history teacher, this site provides information on the Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty of China, exploring not only the great Emperors but the lives of people of China, their culture, technology, buildings and artefacts.
A short description of the first Chinese emperor Qin Shihuang's terracotta warriors and excavations near Xian, China.
This chapter about the Qin Dynasty and Legalism comes from the Project Gutenberg ebook 'A History of China' by Wolfram Eberhard (1969).
A travelling exhibition of China's terra cotta warriors sheds new light on the ruler whose tomb they guarded. This Smithsonian Magazine article and video explain what the terra cotta warriors reveal about China's Qin dynasty.
Learn about China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang, and his terracotta warriors at this website designed to accompany an exhibition at the Field Museum. Terracotta army.
This site covers the history of the early four ancient civilisations: Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, and Ancient India. The section on China includes information on the Qin Dynasty and Han Dynasty.
This exhibition site provides insight into the life and legacy of China's First Emperor Qin Shihuang, the terracotta tomb warriors, and other artefacts from the archaeological excavation.
Archaeological excavations of the terracotta warriors provide a reliable new source that fundamentally transforms our understanding of this critical phase of early China. This journal article explores the legacy of the First Emperor, the architecture, the terracotta army, and the tomb.
A timeline of Chinese History arranged according to Dynasty. Clicking on each dynasty will bring up a list of the Emperors and historical information.
This webpage provides a definition and explanation of the Chinese philosophy of 'Legalism' which has had a strong influence on law and government throughout China's history.
This TED animation shows the life and times of history of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and his tomb complete with thousands of terracotta warriors. The video is accompanied by revision questions. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.