Great Wall of China Quiz

During which years did the Han Dynasty rule?

• 300 BCE - 100 CE

• 206 BCE - 220 CE

• 150 BCE - 250 CE

• 100 BCE - 200 CE

What happened to the Great Wall after the collapse of the Han Dynasty?

• It was destroyed

• It was extended further

• It fell into disrepair

• It was moved

Which dynasty began to rebuild and expand the Great Wall in 1474 CE?

• Ming

• Qing

• Song

• Tang

For how many years did the Ming actively maintain and expand the Great Wall?

• 200 years

• 100 years

• 300 years

• 50 years

How wide is the base of the Great Wall of China?

• About 21 feet

• About 19 feet

• About 15 feet

• About 25 feet

What purpose did the beacon or signal towers serve on the Great Wall of China?

• Storage

• Communication using fire and smoke signals

• Housing soldiers

• Observing stars

How were the passes on the Great Wall reinforced?

• With wooden gates

• With heavily guarded sections

• With metal bars

• With stone carvings

What is the significance of the Great Wall's width at the base?

• It was narrower for aesthetic reasons

• It was wider for stability

• It was the same as the top for uniformity

• It was narrower for cost-saving

What feature of the Great Wall was crucial for its defensive role?

• Its color

• Its height and materials

• Its location in the desert

• Its use of modern technology

What was the purpose of the beacon towers along the wall?

• To store food

• For soldiers to keep watch

• To house animals

• For decoration