The Great Wall
Why was the Great Wall built?
To protect China from northern tribes.
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huangdi.
What is the Terracotta Army made of?
Terracotta (pottery).
What is the Terracotta Army made of?
Terracotta (a type of pottery).
What materials were used to build it?
Soil, rubble, and stone.
What did he do to control the nobles?
He forced them to move to the capital.
What special weapons were hidden in the emperor’s tomb?
Crossbows that fired automatically.
What system helped connect the empire?
Roads and canals.
What happened if a worker died during construction?
His body was built into the Wall.
What did he do with books that disagreed with his ideas?
He burned them
True or False: All terracotta warriors look the same.
False (each face is different).
Who had to work on the Wall ?
Peasants and criminals