Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army

When was the Terracotta Army discovered?

(a)  

How many life-size clay soldiers were found in the underground chambers?

• Approximately 5000

• Approximately 12000

• Approximately 3000

• Approximately 8000

At what age did Ying Zheng become king of the Qin state?

• 13
• 10
• 15
• 20

Which of these was NOT one of Emperor Qin's accomplishments?

• Creating a universal system of weights and measures

• Establishing a single writing script

• Building the Forbidden City

• Constructing the Great Wall

What was Emperor Qin searching for in his final years?

• Elixirs of life

• A powerful army
• New territories to conquer
• A grand palace

What was found in the second pit?

• The high command

• The main force of soldiers

• War chariots and horses

• Musicians and acrobats

What material were the warriors made from?

• Stone

• Glass
• Terracotta

• Wood

What was unique about how the terracotta warriors were constructed?

• They were all identical copies.

• They were made from a single mold.

• They were built in one piece.

• Each body part was molded separately.

What happened to the original bright colors of the warriors?

• They were washed away by floods.

• They were stolen by grave robbers.

• They dried and flaked off when exposed to air.

• They were destroyed during the excavation.

Why has Emperor Qin's actual tomb not been excavated?

• To prevent damage to the treasures inside.

• It's too dangerous to enter.

• It hasn't been found yet.

• The technology doesn't exist to open it.