Xiongnu

The Xiongnu were a confederation of nomadic peoples who inhabited the eastern north of China from the 3rd century BCE to the 1st century CE.Lewis, Mark Edward. (2007). "The Outer World". In The Early Chinese Empires: Qin and Han. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
From at least the 3rd century BCE, the Xiongnu have led raids into China.Assassin's Creed: Jade Official Site In response, Qin Shi Huang ordered the construction of the Great Wall to defend against the raiders. One such person who participated in its defense was the adopted child of Wei Yu, who assassinated the Emperor in 210 BCE.Assassin's Creed II – Floating conversations: Unlocking Monteriggioni's Secrets
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Jade
==References==
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Category:Nomadic peoples