The Great Wall of China Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the initial walls built during the Chunqiu period?

• To mark territorial boundaries

• To display architectural prowess

• To protect against nomadic raiders

• To serve as trade routes

Who unified the feudal states of China in 221 BCE?

• Genghis Khan

• Emperor Ming

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Emperor Han-Wudi

What natural barriers protected China after unification?

• The Great Wall and the Yellow River

• The Himalayas and the Gobi Desert

• The Yangtze River and the South China Sea

• The Tibetan Plateau and the Pacific Ocean

Under which dynasty did the Great Wall reach 3700 miles?

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was the reputation of the Great Wall during the Han Dynasty?

• A center for trade

• A notorious place of suffering

• A military stronghold

• A place of great beauty

Who managed to surmount the Great Wall during the 13th Century?

• Genghis Khan and Khublai Khan

• The Turkish raiders

• The Japanese invaders

• The Manchu clans

What materials were used to refortify the wall during the Ming Dynasty?

• Iron and steel

• Bricks and stones

• Sand and gravel

• Wood and clay

What was the average height and width of the wall during the Ming Dynasty?

• 40 feet high and 35 feet wide

• 23 feet high and 21 feet wide

• 15 feet high and 10 feet wide

• 30 feet high and 25 feet wide

What method was used to signal the arrival of raiders during the Ming Dynasty?

• Drum beats

• Flag waving

• Fire and smoke signals

• Bell ringing

Which dynasty overthrew the Ming in 1644?

• Tang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty