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Events in 206 BC 1
221 BC – 206 BCQin Dynasty — First unified ChinaQin Shi Huang unifies the warring statesIn 221 BC, Ying Zheng of the state of Qin conquered the last of the warring states and proclaimed himself Qin Shi Huang — First Emperor of China. He standardised weights, measures, currency, axle widths and writing across the empire, creating the template for Chinese civilisation. His dynasty lasted only 15 years but its legacy shaped China for two millennia. The name "China" derives from "Qin".