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The first emperor of China reigned in the first century

The answer is False.

Explanation

The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, reigned as emperor from 221 to 210 BC (the 3rd century BC). After conquering the six rival states of the Warring States period, he invented the new title huangdi ("emperor") and styled himself Shi Huangdi, the First Emperor, a title used by Chinese monarchs until the empire's end in 1912. He is also famous for the Terracotta Army built to guard his tomb.

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