The Great Wall of China Quiz

When did Emperor Qin Shi Huang unify the states?

• 221 BCE

• 1368

• 1644

• 13th Century

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall?

• To welcome tourists

• To be visible from space

• For military training

• To defend against nomadic raiders

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

• 23 feet

• 5500 miles

• 13000 miles

• 3700 miles

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

• Bricks and stones

• Steel

• Wood

• Rammed earth

Who managed to surmount the wall during the Mongol invasion of the 13th Century?

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• The Qing dynasty

• Genghis and Khublai Khan

• The Han Emperor Han-Wudi

What dynasty began to refortify and further consolidate the wall using bricks and stones?

• Qing Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What was the Great Wall's average height after the Ming dynasty's reinforcements?

• 23 feet

• 21 feet

• 3700 miles

• 5500 miles

Which dynasty overthrew the Ming to establish the Qing dynasty?

• Xiongnu

• Turkish

• Manchu

• Mongolian

When was the Great Wall granted UNESCO World Heritage Status?

• 1987

• 1644

• 1368

• 221 BCE

Is the Great Wall visible from the moon?

• No, it's a myth

• Yes, clearly

• Yes, but only certain parts

• Only with telescopes