The grand canal

How long is the grand canal ?

• 2580 km

• 1100 miles

• 4387 miles

• 1100 km

Why is the grand canal build ? Choose 2 answers

• Easily ship grain

• Guarding the northern borders

• To travel to different locations

• Swim in the canal

How do you think the canal changed ?

Historians estimate that the oldest section of the canal was built around the 6th century BC.

• True

• False

The pound lock was invented during the Song Dynasty in 984 AD to help raise and lower the water level of the canal.

• Yes

• No

Do you think you can swim in canals ?

It is estimated that it took over 45,000 full-time laborers to maintain the canal during the Ming Dynasty.

• Yes

• No

What can be grains ?

• Rice 🌾

• Corn seed 🌽

• Peanuts 🥜

What’s a canal ?

• Water source

• River

• A type of boat

• A place’s name

what is the age of the grand canal in 2021 ? * estimated