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Did You Know? (Ancient Civilizations)

Qin Shi Huang was China's first emperor.

Qin Shi Huang became China's first emperor following the unification of the warring states, implementing sweeping reforms aimed at centralizing power and standardizing various aspects of administration across his newly unified empire. He is also well known for commissioning the construction of the elaborate Terracotta Army intended to accompany him into the afterlife. Despite his significant achievements, his reign was also marked by harsh policies, including forced labor and suppression of dissenting scholarly viewpoints.

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