History of the Great Wall

What was the original purpose of the multiple walls that later became the Great Wall?

• To connect different Chinese cities

• To protect against nomadic raiders and other states

• to serve as a tourist attraction

• To mark territorial boundaries

Who was responsible for unifying the states and expanding the wall system in 221 BCE?

• Qin Shi Huang
• Sun Tzu
• Confucius
• Laozi

How were many of the workers acquired for building the wall during the Qin Dynasty?

• Many workers were acquired through forced labor, including conscription of peasants and prisoners.
• Skilled artisans were hired from neighboring states.
• Workers volunteered for the project due to high wages.
• Foreign laborers were imported to assist with construction.

What was the wall's reputation during the Han Dynasty?

• The wall was a symbol of unity.

• The wall was a place of suffering.

• The wall became a tourist attraction.

• The wall was used as a trade route.

During the Ming Dynasty, what materials were used to rebuild the wall?

• Glass and metal
• Wood and clay
• Bricks and stones

• Plastic and straw

How did guards communicate along the wall when raiders were spotted?

• Guards used fire and smoke signals to communicate

• Guards shouted loudly to alert each other.
• Guards relied on written messages to communicate.
• Guards used loud drums to communicate.

Which dynasty was established after the Manchus overthrew the Ming?

(a)  

How was the wall used during World War II?

• As a transportation route

• For defense against Japanese invasion

• As a communication network

• As a supply storage facility

When did the Great Wall receive UNESCO World Heritage Status?

(a)  

Which common belief about the Great Wall is actually false?

• It was built over many dynasties.

• It's visible from the moon.

• It was built using forced labor.

• It's one of Earth's largest structures.