Shihuangdi the Wall Builder (ReadWorks)

How does the article describe the emperor, Shihuangdi?

• He is described as cruel, but also the first great wall builder.

• He is described as cruel, but later became kinder to his son.

• He is described as the last emperor to build the wall.

• He is described as a very cruel tyrant who killed his own son.

Which dynasty built the most elaborate (fancy or complicated) parts of the Great Wall?

• Ming

• Shinzou

• Shihuangdi the Wall Builder

• Xiongnu

Who were the Xiongnu?

• They were nomads who would attack Chinese villages in the north.

• They were peace-loving nomads who lived north of China.

• They were villagers who helped Shihuangdi's son when his father sent him away.

• They were the people who helped to build the Great Wall of China.

The text states "The Xiongnu were fierce warriors." What does the word "fierce" mean in this sentence?

• strong and violent

• strong and fiery

• riding on horseback

• coming from the north

What inspired Shihuangdi to begin building the Wall?

• He wanted to protect his people from the Xiongnu.

• He thought it would make him a great emperor.

• He wanted something for his son to do.

• He wanted something for all the criminals in China to work on.

Shihuangdi sent 300,000 men to build the wall. Who were they?

• Soldiers, working people and criminals.

• Construction workers

• Criminals and their families

• Soldiers and workers

TRUE OR FALSE? Working conditions at the great wall were very healthy for the workers.

• TRUE

• FALSE