Question

Which of the following statements does not describe Shi Huangdi? A. Shi Huangdi was the first emperor of the Qin dynasty. B. Shihuangdi wrote the Lunyu, the most important text in Confucianism. C. Shihuangdi conquered city-states to unite China. D. Shihuangdi began the process of building the Great Wall of China.

Answer 1

ANSWER:

The statement that does not describe Shi Huangdi is "Shihuangdi wrote the Lunyu, the most important text in Confucianism".

EXPLANATION:

• Shihuangdi did not write Lunyu. The Lunyu more commonly referred to as “The Analects” is an ancient book was written around 500 B.C. by Confucius. It is considered as the most significant text in Confucianism.

• Shi Huangdi was the first emperor of unified China and was also the founder of the notable Qin dynasty.

• He became the emperor after he unified all the states into a fully unified China. He is the emperor responsible for building the "Great Wall of China" and the "Terracotta Army".

• The Qin dynasty is responsible for many administrative and economic reforms across China.

Answer 2

B:Shihuangdi wrote the Lunyu, the most important text in Confucianism