History
What country is the Great Wall located in?
China
What were parts of the wall made out of in the beginning?
Packed earth and mud
Was the building of the Great Wall continued after the death of Emperor Qin?
Yes, the building of the wall was continued by other leaders of China
Who ordered the building of the first Great Wall?
Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China
What did workers use to move the heavy stones?
Their hands and simple tools
What did soldiers do while guarding the wall?
Watched for invaders
Why was the Great Wall built?
To protect China from enemies
About how long is the Great Wall today?
Over 13,000 miles
The wall was made longer during the ______ Dynasty
Ming
The wall was made longer during the Ming Dynasty
The Great Wall is one of the most famous ______ in the world
Landmarks
The Great Wall is one of the most famous landmarks in the world
What is a Dynasty?
A family of rulers who control a country for a long time.
What is the Great Wall today?
A famous place where people visit
What is The Steppe?
A steppe is any dry, grassy plain. The steppe that stretches across Europe and Asia is so famous that it is often referred to as The Steppe. The Steppe is the biggest grassland in the world.
Was anyone paid to build the wall?
No, no one was paid. No one went by choice. Emperor Qin forced any available man to work on building the wall.