The Qin Dynasty (oct 25, 221 BC – mar 30, 206 BC)
Description:
Chinese dynasty during which much of the Great Wall of China was built. The first centralized imperial government was instituted at this time. Qin named himself "Shi Huang Ti," meaning "first Emperor of China," and gave the name "China," to the country.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 25, 221 BC
mar 30, 206 BC
~ 15 years