Qin Dynasty

Question 1

Major charactoristics of the Qin Dynasty

Answer 1

Legalism! Was able to deafeat warring states around it, partly because of their location in a fertile plain surrounded by mountains. For Legalists, the concepts of fa (the law), shi (control), and shu (the art of ruling) were of central importance.

Question 2

Legalism

Answer 2

Main idea was that humans are naturally bad. Strict laws and harsh punishments were used to maintain order and control. Punishments applied equally regardless of rank/authority