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Geography of the Mediterranean

Question 21 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_2109010-M/J World History Sem 2-CR

Why did Emperor Qin Shihuangdi practice censorship?

Answer
A
Censorship had been used successfully by past Chinese dynasties.
B
Censorship was the way people proved they were loyal to the emperor.
C
Censorship showed faith in the gods because nonreligious books were burned.
D
Censorship prevented people from questioning or criticizing the government in books.

Explanation

Qin Shihuangdi used censorship to limit ideas that challenged his rule. Burning books and punishing scholars helped prevent people from questioning or criticizing the government in writing. The best answer is D: censorship prevented people from questioning or criticizing the government in books.

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