The Great Wall of China

Which Dynasty is best known for beginning the Great Wall?

• Shang

• Qin

• Ming

• Zhou

What was the main reason Emperor Qin wanted the Great Wall constructed?

• To show how powerful he was

• To keep out invaders from the north

• To keep the Chinese people from escaping

• To punish his enemies

Which of the following statements is true?

• The Great Wall can be seen from the moon.

• The Great Wall is the longest structure ever built by man.

• All of the Great Wall is still standing today.

• The Great Wall was constructed of brick and mortar.

What was the wall built out of?

• Wood 
• Marble
• Stone and bricks
• Chain links

Why is it difficult to measure the exact number of miles in the Great Wall? Choose two answers.

• It has so many sections

• It is located in places no one can go

• Much of it has crumbled/been destroyed

• It is so curvy

Why do you think the Great Wall ends in the desert?

• Most invaders are not going to cross the desert

• Workers could not survive there to build the wall

• It is impossible to build a wall in the sand

• The Chinese ran out of time and materials

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

Who did most of the work on the great wall?

• skilled artisans

• peasants and convicts

• slaves captured in wars

• soldiers and skilled engineers

Which of the following best describes conditions for laborers working on the Great Wall?

• comfortable

• harsh

• boring

• pleasant

Which of the following statements is true?

• Most workers were proud to be a part of the construction of the Great Wall.

• All of the Great Wall has been preserved.

• The Great Wall was really many walls that were connected and extended.

• The brick part of the Great Wall was built during the Qin Dynasty.