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Qin dynasty

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Qin dynasty

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Also known as Qin China, Qin, Qin Empire

dynasty that ruled in China from 221 to 206 BC

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The Qin dynasty was a Chinese empire that ruled from 221 to 206 BC. It is considered one of the most important periods in Chinese history because it unified China for the first time and established many foundations for how the country would be governed in later periods.

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Chinese name Chinese秦

Hanyu PinyinQín

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