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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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Instance of: historical period
Continent: Asia
Capital: Xianyang
Form of government: absolute monarchy
Followed by: Han dynasty
Follows: Warring States period
Image: Qin empire 210 BCE.png

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Commons category: Qin Dynasty
replaces: Zhou dynasty
inception: 0221-01-01
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 0206-00-00
Commons gallery: 秦朝
replaced by: Han dynasty
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Chinese name Chinese秦

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