The Great Wall of China Quiz

How long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 2000 years

• 5000 years

What was the original name of the Great Wall of China in China?

• Square Wall

• Great Wall

• Long Wall

• Wan-li Ch'ang-ch'eng

Which dynasty started constructing permanent defensive systems around the 7th century BCE?

• Wei dynasty

• Chu dynasty

• Qin dynasty

• Han dynasty

Who was responsible for forming the Great Wall by joining previous walls?

• Taiwudi

• Wudi

• Liu Xiu

• Qin Shi Huang

During which dynasty was the Great Wall repaired and extended to become part of the Silk Road?

• Dong Wei kingdom

• Qing dynasty

• Beiwei dynasty

• Ming dynasty

What was the average height of the Great Wall of China?

• 10 meters

• 25 meters

• 15 meters

• 20 meters

What were the structures called that were placed at intervals along the inner side of the wall?

• Yuqiang

• Juan

• Duokou

• Pufang

What was used to relay signals to others along the Great Wall?

• All of the above

• Sounds

• Smoke signals

• Fires

During which dynasty did the Great Wall become redundant and fall into ruin?

• Ming dynasty

• Beiwei dynasty

• Qing dynasty

• Dong Wei kingdom

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To protect trade routes

• To prevent Mongolian invasions

• To serve as a cultural landmark

• To showcase the power of the ruling dynasty