3rd Grade ELA A20

Part A: What is the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To promote trade and commerce

• To protect China from invaders

• To serve as a transportation route

• To display China’s cultural heritage

Part B: Which sentence from the story supports your answer to Part A?

• "The Great Wall was built to protect China from invaders." (Paragraph 1)

• "It is made of various materials, including stone, brick, wood, and earth." (Paragraph 1)

• "Over time, parts of the Great Wall fell into disrepair." (Paragraph 3)

• "The wall stretches for over 13,000 miles and was constructed over several dynasties." (Paragraph 1)

Part A: What does the Great Wall symbolize for the people of China?

• Cultural heritage and national pride

• Economic prosperity

• Military dominance

• The power of the emperor

Part B: Which sentence from the story supports your answer to Part A?

• “It is a testament to the perseverance and ingenuity of those who built it.” (Paragraph 4)

• “The Great Wall helped centralize the power of the Chinese emperor.” (Paragraph 5)

• “It united different regions and helped centralize the power of the Chinese emperor.” (Paragraph 5)

• “Many visitors from around the world come to admire the Great Wall.” (Paragraph 4)

What material was used to construct the Great Wall of China?

• Only stone

• Stone, brick, wood, and earth

• Wood and metal

• Concrete and steel

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Great Wall on the workers who built it?

• It isolated them from the rest of society

• It fostered a sense of shared purpose among workers from different social classes

• It forced workers to stay in their own regions

• It separated the workers into military groups