Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China was built to keep out what invaders?

• The Japanese

• The Xiongnu

• The Persians

• The Tartars

Where was the Great Wall located?       

• Along the southern border
• Along the northern border
• Along the ocean to the east
• Around the city of Beijing

What Ancient Chinese dynasty first began work on the Great Wall? 

• Han
• Ming
• Tang
• Qin

Why were towns built along the Great Wall?       

• To house soldiers who guarded the wall and defended against attacks
• Because it was very safe to live close to the wall
• Because they already had one wall built, making the town easier to defend
• They weren`t because it was too far north and no one wanted to live there

What were some other constructions along the Great Wall that aided in the defense against attacks?

• Moats of water 
• Lookout towers
• Beacon towers to send signals 
• All of the above

How long is th Great Wall os China .

• 150 miles

• 1000 miles

• 2500 miles

• 5500 miles

Which Chinese dynasty re-built much of the Great Wall that still stands today?

• Han
• Ming
• Tang
• Qin

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Great Wall of China? 

• It is considered to be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
• It was built over the course of over 1000 years   
• It is the longest manmade structure in the world 
• Only the rich and wealthy were allowed to work on the wall

TRUE or FALSE: Smoke signals were often used to signal an attack. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

What was the original wall built out of?

• Wood

• compresed earth

• Stone and bricks

• Chain links