The Qin ruler Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, is remembered in art history for which of the following?
A) The numerous bronze vessels buried with him
B) The beautiful pieced-jade suit in which he was buried
C) The army of life-size warriors and horses he commissioned for his tomb
D) His recognition of Buddhism as the official religion of China

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Shi Huangdi is most famously remembered for commissioning the Terracotta Army, an extensive collection of life-size clay soldiers and horses, which was buried with him to protect him in the afterlife. This monumental project reflects his power and the resources he commanded.

The Qin Ruler Shi Huangdi, the First Emperor of China