The Great Wall of China Quiz

Who began the construction of the Great Wall of China?

• Colin Richards

• Emperor Jiajing

• Qin Shi Huang

• William Lindsay

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

• To attract tourists

• To serve as a trade route

• To protect against Mongol raids

• To divide China from Mongolia

How long is the Great Wall of China?

• 13,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 8,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

What materials were used to upgrade the Great Wall under Emperor Jiajing?

• Earth and mud

• Steel and concrete

• Solid stone and bricks

• Wood and bamboo

How high is the Great Wall of China?

• 22 feet

• 30 feet

• 16 feet

• 10 feet

What challenge did the nomads north of China face?

• Overpopulation

• Too much rain

• Short growing season

• Too many predators

How many super-tough clay bricks have helped the Great Wall survive for centuries?

• Over ten billion

• Over a billion

• Over a hundred million

• Over a million

What was the main reason for the Mongol raids on China?

• To get hold of goods and foods

• To explore new territories

• To conquer China

• To find new land for farming

How many men died building the Great Wall?

• About 400,000

• About 300,000

• About 200,000

• About 100,000

What technique is used in the firing process of bricks for the Great Wall?

• Heating under the bricks

• Heating beside the bricks

• Solar heating

• Chemical heating