Which of the following was NOT an example of a legalist policy that helped the Qin gain power?"

The multiple-choice options are:

Equal distribution of power among citizens.

Compulsory military service, which provided the emperor with soldiers for a large army.

A strict system of taxes, which provided the emperor with money for a large army.

Strict laws enforced through rewards and harsh punishments.

1 answer

The option that was NOT an example of a legalist policy that helped the Qin gain power is:

Equal distribution of power among citizens.

Legalism, as practiced by the Qin dynasty, emphasized strong centralized authority, strict laws, and harsh punishments rather than the equal distribution of power among citizens.