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Who wrote or recorded The Records of the Grand Historian?

Sima Qian wrote The Records of the Grand Historian.

When was The Records of the Grand Historian written?

109 BCE

How many Warring states were there?

7

Identify and explain a cause and effect relationship between the events or ideas found in the excerpt from The Records of the Grand Historian and the Scene of Burning Books and Executing Scholar.

Books getting burned because he doesn't want anyone else to know about other practices then the ones he wants everyone to follow.

Laws and the Legal Systems

Code of Hammurabi, 10 commandments, Legalism, Communism.

How might having the same road system throughout China have improved the empire?

Correct trade routes, easier to travel, and faster to sell stuff, also safer. If you get lost you have a chance for help.

what are these "opinionated scholars" doing and saying in response to the reforms made by Shi Huangdi? How does Li Si feel about their actions?

Creating conflict. They slandered him privately. In front of his face they kiss up.

What does this document reveal about how the Qin dynasty treated its opponents?

Doesn't really like them, wants to defeat them. Thinks of them as less. He also will kill them and put tattoos on their face.

How might building canals have improved the empire?

Easier to transport heavier things, if you have a submarine you can travel without getting noticed.

How did Li Si's policy increase the power of Emperor Shi Huangdi?

Everyone would listen to him, respect him, and also so to say fear him. People would only obey Shi Huangdi and no on else, only rely on him. By listening to him by killing people and burning books.

What is the consequence for those who "use old precedents [examples] to oppose the new order?"

Have their families wiped out.

To what extent is Sima Qian's excerpt from The Records of the Grand Historian, a reliable source of evidence about the reactions of the inhabitants of China during the Qin Dynasty to Shi Huangdi's actions as a ruler??

He followed everything through that was on the Records of the Grand Historian. And it was written when it happened.

How might using the same weights and measurements throughout China have improved the empire?

Honest weight, buying 4 ounces you got 4 ounces.

To what extent might Shi Huangdi's treatment of opponents diminish his success?

I don't know if it will really distinguish his success. People could be like oh well I don't like how Shi Huangdi is acting so lets rebel against him and try to kill him. This is a possibility.

How do you think Shi Huangdi treated his opponents?

I don't think he treated them fairly, he kind of put himself before other people. But yeah he still cared because if you think back to the great wall of china.

To what extent is Sima Qian's excerpt from The Records of the Grand Historian, a reliable source of evidence about the actions taken by Shi Huangdi during the Qin Dynasty?

I think it's a very reliable source because it actually happened.

What type of source is The Records of the Grand Historian?

It is a primary source.

How might The Records of the Grand Historian be useful evidence in determining what life was like under Shi Huangdi? How might it be not useful?

It was like a harsh time because a scholar was executed because he challenged Shi Huangdi. Summarize different actions Shi Huangdi took. Like would be different between a scholar than a peasant. They controlled the ideas of the population by burning books.

Where was The Records of the Grand Historian written?

It was written in China in the Han Dynasty.

Were Shi Huangdi's practices justified?

Not really, they were just crazy because people were getting burned and then their families wiped out. So no.

how did Shi huangdi's support in legalism help unify china?

People are not to behave foolishly, not kill, there are strict laws, strong central and absolute obedience to authority. By all of these strict laws etc Shi Huangdi can make sure everyone is safe, not taking of others property etc. all human activity is supervised so the government knows all what is going on.

Describe Legalism

School of chinese philosophy, influenced the government of Qin dynasty. Strict punishments, but rewards for for specific behaviors. Increasing power of the ruler and the state. Stressed direction of all human activities. Believed humans were inherently selfish. +

Li Si describes the great achievements of Shi Huangdi. According to Li Si, what are two achievements that Shi Huangdi was able reach that the leaders before him were unable to reach?

Shi Huangdi brought peace throughout the lands, generations have survived without end. All laws and orders have come to a single source.

other ways Shi huangdi improved china.

Shi Huangdi ordered for the Great Wall of China to be built, he unified china, he was the very first emperor of china single political unit and rule all of them as the emperor. His legalism principles also helped protect, lead china.

How did using the same writing system throughout China have improved the empire?

So people could talk and sell stuff and know whats going on. Easier to communicate.

How might using the same currency throughout China have improved the empire?

So people don't get confused, and don't argue about how much they are paying. and prices would be equal.

What is the consequence for those who "dare to quote the old songs and records?"

The consequence is that they be burned. Buried alive and stoned

What did Li Si recommend that Shi Huangdi do? Why did he make this recommendation?

The feudal lords will revive their strength and organize themselves into and anti-Qin alliance. And annihilate them.

Who is the speaker in the records of the Great Historian?

The speaker in this document is Li Si.

How do you think the change from 260 to 220 BCE affected the lives of people in China?

They came out of poverty and became unified, better together, stronger together.

What does the phrase "opinionated scholar" mean?

They judge up to their own opinions and don't think about other people's opinions. Does Not base his statement on facts, statements or studies on cold facts. Bases his opinion on his own.

What is the consequence for officers who "know of such cases but fail to report them?"

They will be punished in the same way, there families being wiped out.

According to Li Si, how did Shi Huangdi bring the "feudal lords into submission?"

Through military victories Shi Huangdi brought the "feudal lords into submission

why do people have laws and legal codes?

To keep people in order and keep people from chaos. To set standards in how people should act, and to increase societal harmony. Deterred from illegal things.

What does Li Si suggest that Shi Huangdi do in response to these "opinionated scholars"?

all historical records but those of Qin be burned. to quote the old songs and records should be publicly executed all historical records but those of Qin be burned. Burning the opinionated scholars books.

Which books were allowed in the Qin dynasty? Why?

dealing with medicine, divination [the practice of looking into the future], and agriculture. And ones who want to study law can learn from already officers. So they have some knowledge and this knowledge can be used for the emperor. The medicine books are allowed so if the Emperor gets sick generations know how to take care of the present Emperor. If the Emperor has a dream the divination books can be used. And agriculture books used for agriculture.

how did Shi huangdi make china worse?

killed more and more people but also didnt see them as actual people.

how did Shi Huangdi improve china?

laws of legalism

impact of the warring states and how they affected the people of China.

separated the states, they were warring and not agreeing, the states were split up.

What types of laws and policies could Shi Huangdi have implemented to unify China?

taxes, equality for all, Money, stable government, roads, food, water, housing, and valuing human life.