History
Building the Great Wall
The Great Wall Then and Now
100

What country is the Great Wall located in?

China

100

What were parts of the wall made out of in the beginning?

Packed earth and mud

100

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

200

Who ordered the building of the first Great Wall?

Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China

200

What did workers use to move the heavy stones?

Their hands and simple tools

200

What did soldiers do while guarding the wall?

Watched for invaders

300

Why was the Great Wall built?

To protect China from enemies

300

About how long is the Great Wall today?

Over 13,000 miles

300

The wall was made longer during the ______ Dynasty

Ming

The wall was made longer during the Ming Dynasty

400

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

400

What is a Dynasty?

A family of rulers who control a country for a long time.

400

What is the Great Wall today?

A famous place where people visit

500

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. 

500

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.