Famous Dig In China

Who became China’s first emperor in 221 B.C.?

• Liu Bang

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

At what age did Qin Shi Huangdi become emperor?

• 10 years old

• 13 years old

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

What material were the life-size soldiers in Qin Shi Huangdi’s tomb made of?

• Marble

• Bronze

• Terra-cotta

• Wood

Where was Qin Shi Huangdi’s tomb discovered?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Xi’an

• Guangzhou

In what year was Qin Shi Huangdi’s tomb discovered?

• 1964

• 1974

• 1984

• 1994

Approximately how many terra-cotta soldiers have been uncovered so far?

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 7,000

• 8,000

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a type of soldier found in the tomb?

• Foot soldiers

• Crossbow shooters

• Cavalry

• Charioteers

What was the primary purpose of the terra-cotta soldiers in Qin Shi Huangdi’s tomb?

• To serve as a historical record

• To guard the emperor in the afterlife

• To be used in battle

• To display artistic skills

What is the term for a system of government where one person rules?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

What do archaeologists do first when they begin excavating a site like Qin Shi Huangdi’s tomb?

• Start digging immediately

• Map the site

• Catalog artifacts

• Build protective structures