Qin dynasty
The Qin dynasty ruled in China from 221 BC to 206 BC (15 years). It was created by the warlord Qin Shi Huang during the Warring States Period and defeated several other states in the area to unite China. The Qin ruled China for only a very short time, during which they built both the Terracotta Army and parts of the Great Wall of China.
The second, and final emperor, Qin Er Shi, was overthrown by a popular rebellion after the first Qin emperor died. It was followed by the Han dynasty. The Han dynasty was founded by Liu Bang in 202 BC.
Qin Dynasty Media
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This 秦-seal.svg image depicting the character 秦 in the Shuowen seal script. (see wiktionary : en, fr,
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Major states during the Eastern Zhou
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The Warring States, with Qin shown in pink
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Campaigns by Qin during the wars of unification (230–221 BC)
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Qin's expansion to the south (221–206 BC)
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Stone slab with twelve small seal characters, affirming that it is an auspicious moment for Qin Shi Huang to ascend to the throne, as the country is united and no men will be dying along the road. The text reads 海内皆臣，歲登成熟，道毋飢人
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Continental Asia date mask
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Terracotta Army at the museum of the grave of Qin Shi Huang
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