He standardized writing, measures, weights, and currency, and established a central bureaucracy. His harsh rule was short-lived, but it made enduring the idea of "one China" and the administrative model of the subsequent dynasties.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Qin Empire and the Unification of China?
- In 221 BCE the ruler of the state of Qin ended the Warring States period and unified China for the first time into a single empire, taking the title "First Emperor" (Qin Shi Huang).
- When did Qin Empire and the Unification of China happen?
- 221 BCE