The Secrets of the Terracotta Army

What is another name for the Terracotta Army - one that shows its fascination for modern people?

• The Eighth Wonder of the World

• The Muddy Mausoleum

• Qin's Lost Masterpiece

What was the significance of wearing a beard in ancient China (tick 2)?

• All male adults wore a beard.

• Criminals had to shave and were therefore without a beard.

• A beard was a sign of wealth.

• A beard was a matter of fashion, which varied from year to year.

Many archers were depicted kneeling in the Terracotta Army. Two reasons for kneeling as an archer were...(tick 2)

• ...you presented a smaller target to the enemy.

• ...you were able to hide yourself completely.

• ...you showed yourself to be more athletic and flexible.

• ...you were able to aim more accurately.

Why did the colour disappear from the discovered figures?

• Careless work by the archaeologists caused this to occur.

• Contact with the air led to this flaking off of colour.

• This occurred when the figures became wet in the rain.

• The museum curators sanded off the outside layer.

Which answers represent the average height and weight of the terracotta warriors that have been discovered so far?

• 1.6 metres

• 1.8 metres

• 160 kilograms

• 60 kilograms

Why has Pit 1 only been partially excavated?

• The archaeologists lost interest in the dig.

• The government refused to fund the excavation works.

• The archaeologists argued about how to carry out the work.

• Exposure to air eroded the colours of the statues.

The period in China that Qin Shi Huang brought to an end was called the...

• ...Divided States period.

• ...Peaceful States period.

• ...Warring States period.

The kind of headgear worn in the army was an indication of...

• ...your place in the excavation.

• ...your position in the military hierarchy.

• ...your achievements at school.

• ...your wealth and importance in society.

How were the heads and torsos of the terracotta figures moulded differently?

• The heads were solid while the torsos were hollow.

• The torsos were solid while the heads were hollow.

What happened to the tomb after the fall of the Qin dynasty?

• It was treated with respect by all.

• It was looted by thieves.