Uncovering the Mysteries of the Great Wall

What new technology is being used to reveal the secrets of the Great Wall of China?

• Drones

• State-of-the-art satellites

• Ground-penetrating radar

• LIDAR

Who built the Great Wall to protect against the Mongols?

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What was the purpose of the strange holes along the Great Wall?

• To allow water drainage

• To provide ventilation

• To roll out gunpowder-filled rocks

• To let light in

What did the new scans reveal about the Great Wall's construction?

• It was built in a straight line

• It was made entirely of bricks

• It followed the natural landscape

• It had no watchtowers

What did the hidden tunnels in the Great Wall allow the Ming forces to do?

• Store supplies

• Launch sudden attacks

• Hide from enemies

• Communicate with other towers

How old is the section of the Great Wall built by the Han Dynasty?

• 1000 years

• 500 years

• 2000 years

• 1500 years

What was the primary purpose of the Han Dynasty's Great Wall?

• To serve as a lookout point

• To facilitate trade

• To protect against the Huns

• To mark the empire's boundary

What did the wooden slips found near the Han Dynasty's Great Wall contain?

• Instructions for soldiers

• Maps of the region

• Trade agreements

• Emperor's decrees

Who was the first emperor of China who initiated the construction of the first Great Wall?

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Emperor Taizong of Tang

• Emperor Gaozu of Han

• Emperor Wu of Han

What was the primary reason for the construction of the first Great Wall by Emperor Qin Shi Huang?

• To mark the empire's boundary

• To protect against the Mongols

• To unify the warring states

• To facilitate trade