What major change to government did Emperor Shi Huangdi make after consolidating power? A He allowed only wealthy Han Chinese men to serve in positions of power. B He divided his empire into small districts to be ruled by loyal warlords. с He permitted rival kingdoms to retain power if they paid a yearly tax. D He appointed people to government positions based on their merit.

I believe the answer is B he divided his empire into small districts to be ruled by loyal warlords.

Explanation: Emperor Shi Huangdi did divide china into smaller areas to be governed by others.

it took two men to wrestle rome back from chaos and turn a republic into an empire. in the first century bc, rome was a republic. power lay in the hands of the senate, elected by roman citizens. but the senators were fighting for power between themselves.