The Purpose of the Stone Tablets Placed on Mountains by the First

question 83

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the stone tablets placed on mountains by the first Qin emperor was to demonstrate how he directed all of his subjects and to

• A)Honor his long-dead ancestors.
• B)Create pride in the Chinese people for their military accomplishments.
• C)Emphasize that he was not a follower of Confucius.
• D)Bring to the attention of his subjects the many accomplishments of the Qin.
• E)Reiterate that China was the center of the cosmos.

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