effects of the qin dynasty
Many of the reforms that occurred had positive effects on
society at the time. The standardisation of writing allowed different regions
to communicate, while the standardisation of weights and measurements, as well
as the new building projects and improved roads, allowed for more trade to
occur (Ouellette, 2010). This brought a
diversity of objects into different regions, as well as the spread of culture.
Legalism had a long-lasting influence that continued to have an impact long after the demise of the Qin Empire. Even after the fall of the Qin dynasty, Legalism was still used. Certain Legalist ideas were combined with conventional Confucianism and still had influence, even after it was completely discredited (Chinese Ministry of Culture, 2005).
The unification that occurred under the rule of the Qin paved the way for future generations to follow the example and to attempt to bring China under one common rule. China was next united by the Han Dynasty, which lasted 400 years and this was the start of the Golden Age of ancient China (The Saylor Foundation, 2012).
Legalism had a long-lasting influence that continued to have an impact long after the demise of the Qin Empire. Even after the fall of the Qin dynasty, Legalism was still used. Certain Legalist ideas were combined with conventional Confucianism and still had influence, even after it was completely discredited (Chinese Ministry of Culture, 2005).
The unification that occurred under the rule of the Qin paved the way for future generations to follow the example and to attempt to bring China under one common rule. China was next united by the Han Dynasty, which lasted 400 years and this was the start of the Golden Age of ancient China (The Saylor Foundation, 2012).