jan 1, 221 BC - Shi Huangdi

Description:

Ruler of Qin Dynasty - China is united

Tyrant ruler
Extreme legalist
Standardization of writing
Direct rule from central government
Ordered massive construction projects
Unifies and expands the northern wall system into the Great Wall
Embraced legalism
460 scholars executed-Texts confiscated and burned
Citizens encouraged to inform on one another Punishments - Mutilation, hard labor, execution

Added to timeline:

Date: