Qin, The First Emperor of China

Introduction

   China's first emperor was known as Qin Shi Huangdi. Over 8,000 clay soldiers were made to protect Qin's tomb. He wanted all of them to go with him in the afterlife. He wanted to have power in the afterlife as well. The sculptures are 2,200 years old now. Sculptures were discovered by farmers digging for water. Qin wanted immortality. The sculptures were smashed when they were found. Sculptures are known as the "Terracotta Army."

My Opinions

   I dislike Qin Shi Huangdi because he was cruel and insane. Even though he developed many things, he was a bad emperor. He showed no emotion.700,000 people were involved in the making of the sculptures. Began to build a second empire for the afterlife. He wants all the power to himself. First, he killing people for the second empire, the afterlife. Second, he had started building a second empire, which required deaths of many. Finally, he wanted an army in the afterlife which meant all he wants is power.

Credits for information

National Geographic
LiveScience
Time for Kids
Youtube

Top Ten Facts About Terracotta Army

1. 8,000 soldiers joined Qin in the afterlife.
2.Sculptures are 2,200 years old.
3.The sculptures were discovered by farmers.
4.Each individual has a unique face.
5.Each also has unique height and uniform.
6.650 horses are part of the army.
7.The soldiers held real weapons.
8.700,000 people were in the making of the construction of the sculptures.
9.Emperor's tomb simulated into rivers.
10.Emperor's tomb has not been dug up yet.

You're Thoughts

   What do you think about Qin? Was he a good emperor ? Do you like him?