How Did Zheng,the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty,attempt to Make

question 23

Multiple Choice

How did Zheng,the first emperor of the Qin dynasty,attempt to make his throne secure?

• A) Zheng had himself appointed emperor by a council of the competing Warring States,ensuring broad support for his reign.
• B) Zheng took the title "di," ancestral ruler,to emphasize his superiority over lesser rulers who were called kings.
• C) Zheng forced the rulers of defeated states to move to his capital,Xianyang,to ensure that they were not plotting rebellion.
• D) Zheng allowed local rulers retain authority because they could more efficiently collect taxes and put down local rebellions.