Ancient China: Travel Journal Part 4

According to the text, how long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?

• Approximately 500 years

• Approximately 2,000 years
• Approximately 1,000 years

• Approximately 3,000 years

What does the author describe in the text?

• how Emperor Qin Shi Huang lived

• why the Great Wall was built

• how the terracotta warriors were built

• why the Huns and Mongols were China's enemies

Read these sentences from the text.

[The Great Wall] was built to defend China from its enemies, namely the Huns and the Mongols. The section of the wall we climbed was on the Mongolian border.

What can you conclude about the relationship between the Mongols and the Chinese based on this information?

• They were allies and friends.

• They were visitors and tourists.

• They were friends and family.

• They were neighbors and enemies.

Based on the text, why is the Great Wall of China likely such a popular attraction?

• The Great Wall defended China from its enemies.

• The Great Wall was under construction for hundreds of years.

• The Great Wall is very old, very big, and has nice views.

• The Great Wall is a difficult climb.

What is the main idea of the text?

• Thousands of people visit the Great Wall of China every year since it has become a tourist attraction.

• Because the Chinese were enemies with their neighbors the Huns and the Mongols, they were forced to build a wall for protection.

• The Great Wall of China is 13, 000 miles long, making it the longest wall in the world.

• The Great Wall of China was originally built for defense thousands of years ago, but today it is a popular tourist attraction.

Read these sentences from the text.

[The Great Wall] was built to defend China from its enemies, namely the Huns and the Mongols. The section of the wall we climbed was on the Mongolian border.

As used in the text, what does the word “border” most nearly mean?

• dividing line

• fence
• path
• branch

What was the primary function of the Great Wall of China?

• promotion of tourism

• trade route enhancement
• agricultural development
• defense

According to the text, the Great Wall started constructed under which emperor?

• Emperor Yongle
• Emperor Taizong
• Han Wudi
• Qin Shi Huang

According to the text, the Great Wall of China is more than​ (a)   miles long.

• 13,000
• 5,000
• 10,000
• 15,000

Why did it take so long to build the Great Wall of China?

Use evidence from the text to support your answer.