Engineering Marvels of Ancient China

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To showcase the engineering skills of the Qin dynasty

• To keep the Chinese people in

• To divide China into two parts

• To keep the barbarians out

What was the construction material used for the Great Wall?

• Stone

• Bricks

• Wood

• Tamped earth

How long is the Great Wall of China?

• 3,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

• 6,000 miles

What was the cost of building the Great Wall in terms of human lives?

• 1/5 of China's labor force

• 1/4 of China's labor force

• 1/2 of China's labor force

• 1/3 of China's labor force

What was the purpose of Li Bing's irrigation channel?

• To connect two rivers

• To create a new trade route

• To provide a water supply for food production

• To control flooding

What was the Qin dynasty's military advantage over other kingdoms?

• Iron weapons

• Infantry armies

• Chariots

• Horsemanship

What was the Qin emperor's name?

• Li Bing

• Li Bing

• Shi Huangdi

• Ying Zhang

What was the fate of those who spoke out against Shi Huangdi's regime?

• Imprisonment

• Forced labor

• Exile

• Death

What was the purpose of the terracotta warriors?

• To guard the approach to the tomb

• To serve as a decoration

• To honor the emperor

• To showcase the artistic skills of the Qin dynasty

What was the size of the labor force working on the Great Wall at its peak?

• 500,000 people

• 2 million people

• 1 million people

• 1.5 million people