The Qin Dynasty (jan 1, 221 BC – jan 1, 206 BC)
Description:
1. The Great Wall of China was built during the Qin Dynasty to protect people of empire from northern invaders, particularly the Xiongnu nomads.2. The Qin Dynasty was the first to unify China under one ruler, Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi.
3. The umbrella was invented in China during the Qin Dynasty.
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Date:
jan 1, 221 BC
jan 1, 206 BC
~ 15 years