Chapter 67: The Rise of the Ch’in (first half)

Question 1

403 BC

Answer 1

this is when the warring states period began between 9 countries.

Question 2

Duke Hsiao

Answer 2

he was the new lord of Ch’in, that had sent out invitations to all capable men to join him in making Ch’in stronger.

Question 3

Huiwen

Answer 3

he was the son of Duke Hsiao, and when he committed a minor infraction of the new laws he was punished.

Question 4

Shang Yang

Answer 4

in 361 BC, he arrived at the court of the lord of Ch’in, offering to help make Ch’in into a major power.