Ancient Chinese Engineering Quiz

What was the name of the first emperor of China who unified the country and initiated the construction of the Great Wall?

• Li Bing

• Ying Zhang

• Ying Zheng

• Shi Huangdi

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Great Wall of China?

• Tamped earth

• Brick

• Wood

• Stone

What significant archaeological discovery was made in 1974 by farmers digging a well?

• An ancient Chinese warrior

• A buried treasure chest

• A lost city

• A fossilized dinosaur

What was the purpose of the terracotta warriors found near the tomb of Shi Huangdi?

• To serve as a decorative display

• To provide labor for construction

• To entertain visitors

• To guard the approach to the tomb

What was the impact of the Great Wall on the Chinese labor force?

• It improved working conditions

• It caused immense suffering and death

• It resulted in a significant increase in wages

• It led to a decrease in unemployment

What was the primary reason for the downfall of the Qin dynasty?

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Rebellion and uprising of the people

Reorder the following starting with the first dynasty:

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

• Sui

What was the name of the artificial waterway built during the Sui dynasty?

What was the main reason for the construction of the Great Wall of China?

• To protect against natural disasters

• To prevent invasions from northern tribes

• To provide employment to the people

• To showcase architectural prowess