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Page 240-248 1-6. The Qin and Han Dynasties. 1. Why did Qin Shihuangdi have the Great W all built?. He wanted to keep out the Xiongnu , a nomadic tribe from the Gobi Desert who were great fighters on horseback and often Attacked the Qin .

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Page 240-248 1-6

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  1. Page 240-2481-6 The Qin and Han Dynasties

  2. 1. Why did Qin Shihuangdi have the Great Wall built? • He wanted to keep out the Xiongnu, a nomadic tribe from the Gobi Desert who were great fighters on horseback and often Attacked the Qin.

  3. 2. What were civil service examinations and why were they created? • Civil service exams were long, difficult tests used to see if people were qualified for government jobs. The hope was to find the most talented and best person for the Job.

  4. 3. Cause and Effect – Draw a diagram to show the factors that caused the Han Dynasty to fall.

  5. 4. Geography Skills – What barriers did merchants who used the Silk Road have to Cross • The travelers of the silk road had to cross mountains, deserts, seas, oceans, and harsh terrain.

  6. 5. Explain – How did Qin Shihuangdi make China’s Central Government Stronger • He appointed censors who made sure the government officials did their jobs. Also he appointed and dismissed aristocrats who ran the provinces rather than allowing their position to be hereditary. Legalism.

  7. 6. Analyze - Why did the Qin Dynasty Fall? • The Qin Dynasty fell because of Shi Huangdi was such a ruthless ruler that unhappy Chinese were able to overthrow the government soon after his death.

  8. Reading Strategy– Determining Cause and Effect - Complete a diagram like the one on page 240 showing the inventions of the Han Dynasty and the resulting impact on society.

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