The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang

In which year were the Terracotta Warriors discovered?

• 2000

• 1988

• 1947

• 1974

Who was the Terracotta Army created for?

• A wealthy merchant of Xi'an

• A famous general of the Han Dynasty

• The founding father of the Chinese Empire

• The first emperor of the Ming Dynasty

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How old was Qin Shi Huang when he came into power?

• 13 years old

• 30 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

What did Qin Shi Huang standardize across his empire?

• Language and religion

• The type of crops grown

• Writing, currency, weights, and measures

• The design of cities

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How many warriors are estimated to be in the Terracotta Army?

• About 6,000

• Over 5,000

• More than 7,000

• Exactly 8,000

What unique feature do the Terracotta Warriors have?

• Each warrior is unique

• All warriors are made of gold

• They were all painted the same color

• They are all identical

Why might Qin Shi Huang have wanted an army for the afterlife?

• To show off his wealth and power

• For decoration in his tomb

• To protect him from natural disasters

• To guard against threats and revolts

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Where is the Terracotta Army facing?

• West, towards his birthplace

• North, towards the Great Wall

• East, towards the states he conquered

• South, towards the capital