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WorksheetsThe grand canal
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 12mins
How long is the grand canal ?
2580 km
1100 miles
4387 miles
1100 km
Why is the grand canal build ? Choose 2 answers
Easily ship grain
Guarding the northern borders
To travel to different locations
Swim in the canal
How do you think the canal changed ?
Historians estimate that the oldest section of the canal was built around the 6th century BC.
True
False
The pound lock was invented during the Song Dynasty in 984 AD to help raise and lower the water level of the canal.
Yes
No
Do you think you can swim in canals ?
It is estimated that it took over 45,000 full-time laborers to maintain the canal during the Ming Dynasty.
Yes
No
What can be grains ?
Rice 🌾
Corn seed 🌽
Peanuts 🥜
What’s a canal ?
Water source
River
A type of boat
A place’s name
what is the age of the grand canal in 2021 ? * estimated
