How Did Zheng, the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty

question 26

Multiple Choice

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

• 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 "King of Kings" to emphasize his superiority over lesser rulers.
• 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 to retain authority because they could more efficiently collect taxes and put down local rebellions.

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