Dynastic Cycles And Ancient China Jeopardy Template

Extra	Did Shi Huangdi improve China	Shi Huangdi’s reforms	Shi Huangdi's success and falures
100 1070 BCE When did the dynastic cycles start	100 False Shi Huangdi insisted that each region of China had to keep its own writing system. True or false?	100 Shi Huangdi standardized writing throughout the empire built expansive infrastructure such as highways and canals standardized currency and measurement, conducted a census, and established a postal system. What were Shi Huangdi’s reforms	100 He tortured or killed any critics/opponents How did Shi Huangdi treat his opponents
200 When the people decided a Ruler had lost their Mandate of Heaven, their power declined until they had no more What is a Dynastic Cycle	200 The wealthy merchant Lü Buwei assisted him in succeeding his father as the ruler of Qin, after which he became Zheng, King of Qin. How did China's first emperor come to power?	200 They standardized units of measurement, the currency, and even the axles of carts What did Shi Huangdi’s reforms standardize	200 His treatment of opponents diminished his success To what extent did shi Huangdi’s treatment of opponents diminish his success
300 The idea a ruler must be just to keep the approval of the gods What is the Mandate of Heaven	300 About 15 years How long did the Qin dynasty last?	300 230 BC When were the reforms created Hint: (230 BC - 221 BC)	300 Despite its military might, the newly unified Qin Empire faced a recurring threat from the north What challenges did Qin Shi Huang face?
400 After a series of unfortunate events or ruling unfairly How did a ruler lose power/the Mandate of Heaven	400 The Qin empire only lasted 15 years after Shi Huangdi’s death How long did the first unified Chinese Empire last after Shi Huangdi's death	400 Emperor Shi Huangdi brought an end to the period of Warring States and created a unified China, both culturally and politically What was the impact of Shi Huangdi's rule?	400 Warlord Xiang Yu in quick succession defeated the Qin army in battle, executed the emperor, and destroyed the capital How did Qin dynasty fall?
500 Ancient China Where did the Dynastic Cycles start	500 He used his armies to expand his empire and ensure that there would no longer be any revolts How did Shi Huangdi unify China	500 Shi Huangdi's sweeping program of centralization included the building of a highway network of more than 4,000 miles. How did Shi Huangdi's program of centralization impact China?	500 the Great Wall of China was built over centuries by China's emperors to protect their territory. what was the purpose of the great wall?

Shi Huangdi and Ancient China

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