Great Wall of China

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China originally?

• To welcome visitors from around the world

• To mark the boundaries of the empire

• To serve as a trade route

• To protect against nomadic raiders from the north

Who unified the states and began expanding the Great Wall?

• The Ming Dynasty

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Genghis Khan

• Emperor Han-Wudi

How long did the Great Wall become under the Han Dynasty?

• 5000 miles

• 3700 miles

• 5500 miles

• 13000 miles

What materials were used to refortify the Great Wall during the Ming Dynasty?

• Wood and bamboo

• Bricks and stones

• Rammed earth

• Metal and iron

Which dynasty was established after the Great Wall failed to keep out northern Manchu clans?

• The Qing Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Yuan Dynasty

What was the Great Wall's main purpose in modern times?

• A boundary marker

• A trade barrier

• A cultural symbol

• A military training ground

Is the Great Wall visible from the moon?

• Yes, clearly

• No, it's not visible

• Yes, but barely discernible

• Only certain sections are visible

What led to the deterioration of the Great Wall?

• Natural disasters

• Overuse by military

• Lack of maintenance and plundering for materials

• Tourist activities

How was the Great Wall used during World War II?

• As a refugee camp

• As a base for operations

• For defense against Japanese invasion

• It was not used

What incorrect claim is often made about the Great Wall?

• It's visible from space

• It was built in a single dynasty

• It's the longest wall in the world

• It successfully repelled all invasions