Chinese Attractions

Why was the Great Wall of China originally built?

• To keep out nomadic invaders from the north

• To mark the boundary of the empire

• To attract tourists

• To serve as a trade route

When were the walls that later became part of the Great Wall of China first built?

• 3rd century BCE

• 10th century CE

• 5th century BCE

• 1st century CE

Who was allowed to enter the Forbidden City?

• Any citizen of China

• Only the emperor, his family, servants, government officials, and guards

• Tourists from all over the world

• Merchants for trade purposes

What was the main purpose of the Grand Canal?

• To serve as a defensive moat

• To irrigate farmland

• To link the Huang River and the Chang River

• For recreational boating

What was found in Emperor Shihuangdi's Tomb in 1974?

• Gold and jewels

• Ancient scrolls and texts

• Thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots

• The emperor's mummified body