The Great Wall of China

What is one of the most recognizable symbols of China?

• • The Forbidden City

• • The Great Wall of China

• • Mount Everest

• • The Terracotta Army

How long did it take to build all of the walls and fortifications that make up the Great Wall?

• • Over hundreds of years

• • Over thousands of years

• • A few decades

• • Just one century

What types of materials were used to construct different sections of the Great Wall?

• • Only stone

• • Metal and wood

• • Packed dirt, wood, stone, and brick

• • Clay and straw

When were the earliest walls built in China?

• • 500 years ago

• • More than two thousand years ago

• • During the Ming Dynasty

• • In 221 BC

Who ordered the creation of a unified wall in 221 BC?

• • Emperor Wu of Han

• • Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• • Emperor Kangxi

• • Emperor Yongle

Which dynasty built the most famous version of the Great Wall?

• • Han Dynasty

• • Tang Dynasty

• • Qin Dynasty

• • Ming Dynasty

Approximately how long was the Great Wall at its peak?

• • 10,000 miles

• • 13,000 miles

• • 15,000 miles

• • 20,000 miles

Can the Great Wall be seen from the moon?

• • Yes, it can be seen clearly

• • Only with special equipment

• • No, it cannot be seen from the moon

• • Only during the day

What designation does the Great Wall of China hold today?

• • World Heritage site

• • National Treasure of China

• • Ancient Monument of China

• • Historical Landmark

How many people visit the Great Wall each year?

• • Hundreds

• • Thousands

• • Millions

• • Billions