A Hoax. . .

I see you . . . 

Ever felt as though other people are watching, waiting for you to mess up or do something wrong? 6.3 students were charged with the tasked of keeping a watchful eye on other students today - obligated to report any misbehavior. Failing to do so would result in punishment, as getting their name written down carried its own harsh consequences. 

This hoax introduced our next topic - life during the Qin (chin) Dynasty in ancient China. Emperor Qin required all Chinese people to "spy" on one another and record any actions deemed negative. As you can imagine, this did not produce a great deal of trust among the people - "you reported me, I'll report you" turned quickly into a bout of vengeance. 

Hear and seeing a rush of "ahhhhhhhh" after uncovering the true nature of this hoax, I understand how Qin created a dangerous atmosphere in ancient China - perhaps explaining the short duration of his rule (19 years).

Click here to read the letter that terrified students. One thing is certain, however, today was each class' best behaved period!