In the years 221-206 BC, the Qin Dynasty became a superpower. During this time period, the Warring States era, Chinese civilization was greatly impacted in almost every aspect. These hallmarks in history range from the spread of legalism to the rise of the Great Wall of China. Through these countless contributions, the Qin Dynasty was able to revolutionize Chinese civilization in such a short period of time. After unifying the Chinese empire, Qin Shi Huangdi made several reforms that improved Chinese society. The unification of the empire was crucial because it marked the rise of Qin Shi Huangdi (leader of the Qin dynasty) and how he founded 40 prefectures or states (Perkins OL). Soon after expanding the empire, Shi Huangdi initiated what may be considered the most important reform in Chinese history. The standardization of weights, measures, and Chinese writing was a crucial step toward improving Chinese society (Barrett 95). In this way mathematics would thrive and communication would be more efficient. Even more inventions expanded on this: pottery, agriculture, a calendar, herbal medicine, and unique coinage (Perkins OL). Agriculture was a boon to the Qin Dynasty because an excess amount of food would be produced. When there is an excess amount of food, people are able to stay healthy and the military becomes stronger. The development of beautiful roads would greatly facilitate transportation and trade. The Qin Dynasty had a very successful start that opened a beacon of light for China's future. With the spread of legalism, the Qin Dynasty began to reach its peak. Legalism was founded by Hanfeizi and was brought to the Qin Dynasty. The figures who managed to achieve this were Li Ssu and Chao K...... center of the sheet ...... itionally, the terracotta army shows that the Qin soldiers possessed Qin crossbows which at that time were the most powerful weapon in the world of time (Capek 40). As you can see, terracotta is not only significant in the display of art; however it shows why the Qin were one of the strongest of the time. Through time and effort, the Qin Dynasty managed to make Chinese civilization flourish in such a short period of time. Many hallmarks of their reign included the unification of China, the spread of legalism, the birth of the Great Wall, and the building of the Terracotta Army. These were simply the building blocks of a successful future for China. The Qin Dynasty gave a great advantage to China's success, and it is the task of future dynasties to continue on this path. The Qin Dynasty's contributions left a lasting impact on Chinese history and set the tone for generations to come.