Qin Dynasty and Shi Huangdi

Originally, the Qin were looked upon as semi-barbarian. At this time, they were known for raising horses. After the Zhou dynasty began to crumble, the Qin leaders made sweeping changes that helped them become one of China’s greatest dynasties. The first of these changes were instituted in 360 B.C., by the first of a series of powerful leaders, Lord Shang. Lord Shang ruled with an iron hand.