Characteristic and Influence of Qin Culture from Qin Hydraulic Engineering

Qin and Qin Dynasty provided large sums of money for water conservancy project last for many years.This reflected the culture values that stress agriculture and utility or purpose.The utilitarianism of Qin culture that was reflected by the construction of water projects is hierarchical:the first is national utility,then is common people's,the last is personal utility;the attitude of stressing practical results and seeking truth from facts and its scientific designs are the important of Qin utilitarianism;quality oriented and strict management are the reflection of Qin utilitarianism.So many water projects were constructed by Qin and Qin Dynasty promoted the agricultural economy,benefited the local people and took the part of culture medium and carrier,which promoted the spread of Qin culture and exchanged with other cultures.