Question

In the $3^{rd}$ century BC which dynasties were responsible for unifying China and ushering in an age of empire?
A. The Han
B. The Qin
C.The Gupta
D. The Tang

Answer 1

Hint: The Chinese dynasties were hierarchical and monarchical regimes like the rest of the empires in the world. The Zhou dynasty was the longest-ruling orthodox dynasty in China

Complete answer: The first empire in China was established by the Qin dynasty in the $3^{rd}$ century BC. The capital of the Qin dynasty was Xianyang. The Qin dynasty has been referred to as a backward dynasty. This was because it took a long time to embrace Chinese culture, traditions and eliminating human sacrifices. Shang Yang was the Chancellor appointed in the Qing dynasty. He revised the social order of the dynasty. He created a massive, bureaucratic structure which unified the Chinese states.
Shang also invented the system of military expansion. He suggested land to be given as rewards to those peasants who enlisted themselves. Shang was accused of treachery. He wanted to fight and establish his own kingdom. However, he was defeated and executed. The Qin dynasty brought the states of Shu and Bu under its control for 40 years, when these two states asked Qin for help. This way the Qin dynasty began to expand itself.
Looking at the options:
Option A: The Han dynasty was the second empire of China. Therefore it was incorrect.
Option B: The Qin was the first dynasty in China. Hence this is the right answer.
Option C: The Gupta empire was an Indian empire. Therefore this is incorrect.
Option D: The tang dynasty was established after the Qin dynasty. There it is an incorrect answer.
Therefore, option B is correct.

Note: The Qin dynasty was known for their architectural wonders. The emperor Qin Shi Huang thought about the Great Wall of China in the third century B.C. The most well-known section of the Great Wall was built in the Ming dynasty.