1. Qin Shi Huangdi and the Qin Dynasty
After unifying the Chinese empire, Qin Shi Huangdi made several reforms that enhanced Chinese society. Unification of the empire was crucial because it marked the rising of Qin Shi Huangdi (leader of Qin Dynasty) and how he established 40 prefectures, or states (Perkins OL). Soon after extending the empire, Shi Huangdi set up what could be debated as the most important reform in Chinese history. ... Many argue that the harshness of Legalism caused the downfall of the Qin Dynasty. ... Other purposes of the army were to give a 3D picture of the underground Chinese empire and important for Shi Hu...
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