Exploring the Legacy of Qin Shi Huangdi

Who was the first emperor of China?

• Kublai Khan

• Sun Tzu

• Liu Bang

• Ying Zheng

What did the farmers discover in 1974?

• A hidden treasure

• A well

• An underground chamber with clay soldiers

• Ancient scrolls

What was the purpose of the terracotta army?

• To protect the emperor in the afterlife

• As a gift to another nation

• For decoration

• To scare off invaders

How many life-size clay soldiers were found in the emperor's tomb?

• Around 6,500

• Nearly 10,000

• About 5,000

• Over 8,000

What major construction is Qin Shi Huangdi credited with enhancing?

• The Forbidden City

• The Great Wall

• The Summer Palace

• The Terracotta Museum

What did Qin Shi Huangdi do to try to achieve immortality?

• Herbal medicine

• Meditation

• Searching for elixirs of life

• Studying astronomy

What materials were used to make the terracotta soldiers?

• Bronze

• Wood

• Gold

• Terracotta

What happened to the paint on the terracotta warriors?

• It faded in sunlight

• It was stolen

• It dried and flaked due to air exposure

• It was washed away by rain

What does the empty fourth pit suggest?

• It was used for storage

• The project was unfinished before the emperor's death

• It was a mistake

• It was a decoy

What has not been excavated because of preservation concerns?

• The emperor's palace

• The actual tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi

• The workers' quarters

• The nearby forest