Video Comprehension Questions

What is the main purpose of the Great Wall of China mentioned in the video?

• To serve as a cultural monument
• To create a barrier against invasions
• To attract tourists from around the world
• To mark the territory of China

Who initiated the unification and fortification of the Great Wall of China during the period mentioned in the video?

• Genghis Khan
• Emperor Qin Shi Huang
• The dynasties of Han and Ming
• The clans Manchu

Which material was used to further strengthen the Great Wall of China during the Ming dynasty?

• Timber
• Mud
• Bricks and stones
• Iron bars

What was the average height of the Great Wall of China during its improved construction in the Ming dynasty?

• 5 meters
• 7 meters
• 10 meters
• 15 meters

How did the Great Wall of China function as a defense mechanism?

• By launching missiles through openings
• By deterring enemies using signals
• By flooding the surrounding areas
• By employing underground tunnels

What impact did the Manchu clans' invasion have on the Great Wall of China?

• It led to the wall's expansion
• It resulted in the wall's neglect
• It led to the wall's complete destruction
• It inspired the construction of additional defensive walls

In what year did the Great Wall of China receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site?

• 1644
• 1368
• 1987
• 221 BC

What is the current primary concern regarding the Great Wall of China?

• Inadequate security
• Excessive tourism impact
• Lack of historical preservation
• Structural instability

According to the video, what is the common misconception about the Great Wall of China's visibility from space?

• It is entirely visible from space
• It is not visible from space at all
• It is partially visible from space
• It is the most visible human-made structure from space

What is emphasized as the ideal perspective to study the Great Wall of China according to the video?

• The lunar view
• An aerial perspective
• Continuous excavation
• Ground-level observation