Question

Under Chinese civilization, Shi’Huangdi was given the title ‘Son of Heaven’. Justify the statement.

Answer 1

1. Shi Huangdi founded the Qin (Chin) dynasty.
2. He was given the title Son of Heaven.
3. He was considered the first emperor of China.
4. This period (221-206 BCE) was known as the Imperial Era in China.
5. He conquered the other principalities in 221 BCE and remained the emperor till 212 BCE.
6. He defeated the feudal lords and established a strong empire.
7. He unified China.
8. Shi Huangdi destroyed the walled fortifications of different states and constructed the Great Wall of China to protect the empire from invading nomadic people.
9. He also built roads to integrate the empire.