Question

Which historical interpretation explains why the Qin dynasty ended with Qin Shi Huang’s death?

A.
People revolted against the rulers’ cruel ways and overthrew the Qin government.
B.
China was struck by natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes.
C.
The empire was destroyed and defeated by a series of outside invasions.
D.
A new religious practice was introduced that weakened the Chinese Empire.

Answer 1

It's (A)


The First Emperor’s brutal techniques and tyranny produced resistance among the people, especially the conscripted peasants and farmers whose labors built the empire. Upon the First Emperor’s death, China plunged into civil war, exacerbated by floods and droughts. In 207 BCE, Qin Shi Huang’s son was killed, and the dynasty collapsed entirely. Chaos reigned until 202 BCE, when Gaozu, a petty official, became a general and reunited China under the Han Dynasty.