The Qin Dynasty: Qin Shi Huangdi

Born in the year 259 BC, Qin Shi Huangdi was the first emperor of China. He became ruler at the age of 13. He was from the smallest state of China, a northwestern state called Qin. He had an army of thousands of terra-cotta warriors built to guard his tomb. Qin Shi Huangdi enforced many strong rules. He had nobles be moved to the capital so he could watch them. He burned books and threw scholars into a deep ravine. He also had the Great Wall of China built. He forced slaves and peasants to build it for him. He treated them harshly and cruelly. He was not liked by the people he ruled, despite all the great things he had done and all the things done in this time period. Qin Shi Huangdi died in the year 210 BC.

Other Names:
Qin Shihuangdi
Qin Shi Huangti
Qin Shi Huang Ti
Qin Shi Huang Di
Ch'in Shihuangdi

Pronounciations:
Qin (Chin)
Shi Huangdi (She Hwawng-dee)