The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang

In which year were the Terracotta Warriors discovered?

• 1974

• 1947

• 1988

• 2000

Who was the Terracotta Army created for?

• The first emperor of the Ming Dynasty

• The founding father of the Chinese Empire

• A wealthy merchant from Shanghai

• A famous general of the Han Dynasty

How old was Qin Shi Huang when he came into power?

• 21

• 30

• 18

• 13

What did Qin Shi Huang standardize across his empire?

• The type of crops grown

• Writing, currency, weights, and measures

• Language and religion

• The design of cities

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How many warriors are estimated to be in the Terracotta Army?

• Exactly 8,000

• More than 7,000

• Over 5,000

• About 6,000

How long did it take to complete the Terracotta Army?

• Over 36 years

• 25 years

• 15 years

• 50 years

Why might Qin Shi Huang have wanted each of his Terracotta Warriors to be unique?

• It was an accident; they were supposed to be identical

• Because he believed in individualism as much as uniformity

• To ensure they were all powerful in battle

• To make it easier to identify them

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What direction do the Terracotta Warriors face, and why?

• North, to show respect to the gods

• South, to symbolize peace

• East, towards the states Qin conquered

• West, to guard against future invasions