The Cruel Chinese Emperor

The Cruel Chinese Emperor

    2000 years ago a fiendish Chinese emperor, disliked by many, unfortunately ruled China. With him in his after life were thousands of clay soldiers called the Terra Cotta army. The Terra Cotta army was made up of 6000 clay statues including soldiers, horses, bowmen, archers, and chariots. None of these statues were the same. Each statue was made with a different expression and hairstyle. People think that he did this, to show his interest different, but no one can be sure. This brutal emperor is known as Quin Shi Huang.

My Opinions

       I  think that Quin Shi Huang is a cruel person. He killed his wives, his workers, and other citizens, so that they would come with him to his afterlife! Well, during his time in ruling he did what many would call great things. He built the first version of the Great Wall,  and developed the first forms of coins, weight and measures. Although he did many great things for the country, in all stood in the shadows of  the vicious things he did to the innocent citizens in the country. Killing was the most harsh punishment Quin Shi Huang did, but his high taxation was a problem of its own. With the emperor's lack of understanding, it caused people to dislike him.

To some he was a great emperor, but to others he was an abominable ruler.

Top Ten Facts about the Terra Cotta Army

1. An army of 8000 clay soldiers accompanied Emperor Quin in afterlife. 

2. The army is about 2200 years old.

3. The Terra Cotta army was found by farmers that were digging for water.

4. Each of the sculpture's faces were unique. 

5. The height any uniform of each sculpture was based on rank.

6. 650 of the sculptures were horses.

7. The soldiers held real weapons.

8. Over 700000 workers were involved.

9. Experts found rivers between the tomb. That part of the tomb has not been dug yet though.

10. The Terra Cotta army was found in 1974.

 

Got Questions?  

     I think Quin Shi Huang is a cruel emperor, and you have learned that, but what do you think? Do you disagree with me or do you think I'm right? Whatever your answer may be make sure to comment below!