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What was the main reason behind Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's obsession with building the Terracotta Army?

a. Desire for eternal power
a. Desire for eternal power

b. Preparation for a real combat
b. Preparation for a real combat

c. Belief in the afterlife
c. Belief in the afterlife

d. Fear of mortality

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The main reason behind Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's obsession with building the Terracotta Army is primarily associated with **c. Belief in the afterlife**.

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi sought to ensure his protection and maintain his power in the afterlife, believing that the army would accompany him and serve him in the next world. This reflects his views on immortality and the afterlife, which were significant aspects of his reign and policies.
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