Emperor's Silent Army

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What term describes people who believe certain actions can cause bad luck?

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Superstitious

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What term refers to rulers who were believed to be sacred or holy in many historical cultures?

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Divine

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What material was the Emperor's Silent Army made out of?

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Terra Cotta

Front

What type of material were all of the Terra Cotta soldiers made from?

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Pottery

Front

What process was used to carefully remove the Terra Cotta Soldiers to prevent damage?

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Excavation

Front

What is the significance of the Terra Cotta Army in Chinese history?

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It was built to accompany the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, in the afterlife.

Front

What does the term 'archaeology' refer to in the context of historical artifacts?

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The study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts.

Front

What is the historical context of the Emperor's Silent Army?

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It was created during the Qin Dynasty in China around 210-209 BC.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the purpose of funerary art like the Terra Cotta Army?

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To serve and protect the deceased in the afterlife.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

What does 'cultural heritage' mean in relation to historical sites like the Terra Cotta Army?

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The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society inherited from past generations.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7