Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BC), the first emperor of a unified China who founded the Qin dynasty; born [[嬴政|嬴政|ying2 zheng4]]

Qinhuangdao, a prefecture-level city and ice-free port in Hebei Province

The state of Qin, one of the seven states of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) that eventually unified China to form the Qin dynasty

The historical period in China before the unification of the country by the Qin dynasty in 221 BC; usually refers specifically to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.

The Qin (221–207 BC) and Han (206 BC–220 AD) dynasties

The Qinling Mountain Range, a major mountain range in Shaanxi and surrounding provinces that acts as a natural divide between North and South China.

A tributary of the Yangtze River that flows through the center of Nanjing; historically famous for the entertainment districts and floating pleasure boats along its banks.

courtesy name of the Song dynasty poet Qin Guan, who lived from 1049 to 1100 and was one of the Four Scholars of Su Dongpo

The army of the Qin state or the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC).

Qin Hui (1090-1155), a Song Dynasty official widely condemned as a traitor for his role in the execution of General [[岳飞|岳飛|yue4 fei1]]

Famous political strategist (340-284 BC) of the School of Diplomacy [[纵横家|縱橫家|zong4 heng2 jia1]] during the Warring States Period. He is known for organizing the "vertical alliance" of six states to block the expansion of the [[秦|秦|qin2]] state.

Qin dynasty (221–207 BC), the first dynasty of Imperial China which established a centralized government

A bold and vigorous style of opera popular in northwest China, developed from folk songs in Shaanxi and Gansu; also called [[陕西梆子|陝西梆子|shan3 xi1 bang1 zi5]].

Qinhuangdao, a prefecture-level city in [[河北省|河北省|he2 bei3 sheng3]] Province

Qinhuai district of [[南京市|南京市|nan2 jing1 shi4]] in [[江苏|江蘇|jiang1 su1]] Province.

An ancient Chinese plucked string instrument with a round wooden body and a long fretted neck, typically having two or three strings.

(proper noun) An old name for the region comprising modern-day Shaanxi and Gansu provinces.

(abbreviation) the terracotta funerary figures of the Qin dynasty, specifically those found at the tomb of Qin Shi Huang in Shaanxi province

another name for the Qinling mountain range in Shaanxi province

A dynastic state (351–394) during the Sixteen Kingdoms period of Chinese history, founded by Fu Jian and eventually overthrown by the Later Qin.

Famous general during the founding of the Tang Dynasty (died 638), also known as Qin Shubao; often venerated as a door god in Chinese folk religion

Qin dynasty (221-207 BC); founded by the first emperor [[秦始皇|秦始皇|qin2 shi3 huang2]], it was the first dynasty to rule a unified China.

Later Qin (384-417), one of the Sixteen Kingdoms during the Jin Dynasty, established by the Qiang ethnic group; also known as the Yao Qin.

(historical) One of the Sixteen Kingdoms of ancient China, founded by the Xianbei people and located in modern Gansu province; it lasted from 385 to 431 CE.

The female protagonist of the traditional opera [[铡美案|鍘美案|zha2 mei3 an4]]; a virtuous wife who seeks justice against her husband who abandoned her and tried to murder her to marry into the imperial family

Historical term used during the Han Dynasty to refer to the Roman Empire, specifically [[罗马帝国|羅馬帝國|luo2 ma3 di4 guo2]]

Qin Shubao (?-638), also known by his given name [[秦琼|秦瓊|qin2 qiong2]], was a famous general during the founding of the Tang Dynasty; he is traditionally honored as one of the two main [[门神|門神|men2 shen2]] alongside [[尉迟恭|尉遲恭|yu4 chi2 gong1]].

A river flowing through [[南京|南京|nan2 jing1]] that was historically a center for arts, culture, and nightlife

Historical marriage alliance between the states of Qin and Jin during the Spring and Autumn period, or by extension any marriage between two families

Qin Liangyu (1574–1648), a famous female general of the late Ming dynasty known for her military skill and leadership of the 'White Staff Army'; the only woman to have a dedicated biography in the official dynastic histories.

Qin'an County in Tianshui City, Gansu Province

serving the state of Qin in the morning and Chu in the evening; fickle; capricious; changing one's loyalties frequently. Derived from the Warring States period when smaller states shifted alliances between the states of Qin and Chu based on self-interest

Ruler of the State of Qin during the Spring and Autumn Period (ruled 659–621 BC) who expanded Qin territory and is often listed as one of the [[春秋五霸|春秋五霸|chun1 qiu1 wu3 ba4]]

Second Emperor of the Qin dynasty (229-207 BC), born [[胡亥|胡亥|hu2 hai4]], who was the son of [[秦始皇|秦始皇|qin2 shi3 huang2]]

King of the State of Qin during the Warring States period, also known as [[秦昭襄王|秦昭襄王|qin2 zhao1 xiang1 wang2]]. During his long reign, he laid the foundation for the unification of China by defeating the states of Zhao, Han, and Wei, and finally ending the Zhou dynasty in 256 BC.

Duke Xiao of [[秦国|秦國|qin2 guo2]], born [[嬴渠梁|嬴渠梁|ying2 qu2 liang2]], who ruled from 361 to 338 BC during the Warring States Period; he is known for employing [[商鞅|商鞅|shang1 yang1]] to enact legalist reforms that transformed Qin into a major power.

Maximum-security prison north of Beijing known for housing former high-ranking government officials

A marriage alliance between two families; originally referring to the series of strategic marriages between the states of Qin and Jin during the Spring and Autumn period.

Qin Mu (1919-1992), educator and prolific writer.

Qinling Mountain Range in Shaanxi province, which serves as a natural divide between north and south China, separating the [[关中平原|關中平原|guan1 zhong1 ping2 yuan2]] from the [[汉水|漢水|han4 shui3]] valley

Qindu District in [[咸阳市|咸陽市|xian2 yang2 shi4]] City, Shaanxi

Qin'an, a county in [[天水市|天水市|tian1 shui3 shi4]] in Gansu Province

(literary) to find shelter in times of unrest or escape from political oppression; originally referring to people fleeing the chaos of the [[秦|秦|qin2]] dynasty as described in the story of the [[桃花源|桃花源|tao2 hua1 yuan2]]

Qin Yueren (407-310 BC), a Warring States period physician famous for his medical skills

King of the State of Qin during the Warring States period who reigned from 306 to 251 BC, also known by a shorter version of his title

Qinzhou, a district of [[天水|天水|tian1 shui3]] City, Gansu

courtesans' quarters; a place of entertainment for singing and dancing in former times, usually referring to a brothel; specifically mentions of [[秦楼|秦樓|qin2 lou2]] and [[楚馆|楚館|chu3 guan3]]

the official clerical script developed during the Qin Dynasty, used to simplify and assist the formal seal script

King Huiwen of Qin (356–311 BC), son of [[秦孝公|秦孝公|qin2 xiao4 gong1]] and ruler of the State of [[秦国|秦國|qin2 guo2]] during the Warring States Period. He expanded Qin territory by conquering areas like Ba and Shu and executed the reformer [[商鞅|商鞅|shang1 yang1]].