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Qin
Dynasty (221-207 BC)
The Qin Dynasty
was established under the rule of Emperor Qin Shihuang, who ruled from
221 to 207 BC. Although Emperor Qin is remembered for his tyranny and
cruelty, he is also famous for the establishment of an administrative
system that was used in the following 2000 years after the Qin Dyansty.
Apart from contributing to the governmental system, Emperor Qin was also
recognized for standardizing the Chinese writing system as well as the
measuring and weighting systems. Most importantly, through the initiative
of Emperor Qin, the Great Wall of China was undertaken extensively and
became what is known as one of today's 'Wonder of World'.
The Qin
Dynasty ended with the rule of Qin Shihuang's heir who was toppled by
commoner Liu Bang in 207 BC. Liu Bang then quickly established the Han
Dynasty.
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