multi-ethnic feudal state in Chinese history — the Qin Dynasty (221-206 B.C.). He called himself Qin Shi Huang or "First Emperor of Qin." He standardized the written script, weights and measures ...

Because of his tyranny and excessive tax collections the Qin Dynasty ended soon after his death. Portrait of Emperor Qinshihuang As the first huge ancient mausoleum in China, with a river in front ...

The individuals even appear to reflect the various ethnic and cultural groups that fell under the Qin dynasty (221 BCE ... Qin Shi Huang was proud of his achievements and sought to make a bold ...