Qin shi huang united china by: A)shutting down the popular silk road

B) giving government jobs to members of rich famillies

C) awarding government positions based on merit

D) replacing strict laws with less harsh laws

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Qin Shi Huang began a militarily-driven expansionist policy. In 229 B.C., the Qin seized Zhao territory and continued until they seized all five Zhou states to create a unified Chinese empire in 221 B.C.

Explanation:

herodotus taught this. herodotus was an ancient greek historian who was born in halicarnassus in the persian empire. he is known for having written the book the histories, a detailed record of his "inquiry" on the origins of the greco-persian wars.

d. china

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