Qin Dynasty | MCQs

Explanation

Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty

He was the first emperor to unify China.

He ascended to the throne of the Qin state in 246 BCE

And later unified China in 221 BCE

He is known for his centralizing reforms:

• the construction of the Great Wall
• his famous tomb is guarded by the Terracotta Army
  

Explanation

Qin Shi Huang ordered construction of his mausoleum to begin when he took the throne of the Qin State in 246 BC.

The role of the Terracotta Army was to "guard" the entire mausoleum.

Qin Shi Huang believed that the army could protect him in the afterlife.