Exploring the Terracotta Army

In what year was the Terracotta Army discovered?

• 1994

• 1964

• 1984

• 1974

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Who was the first emperor of China?

• Ying Zheng

• Liu Bang

• Genghis Khan

• Sun Tzu

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What was NOT an accomplishment of Qin Shi Huangdi?

• Creating the Terracotta Army

• Inventing paper

• Standardizing weights and measures

• Building a part of the Great Wall

How many soldiers are in the main force of the Terracotta Army?

• 8,000

• 6,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

What material were the Terracotta Warriors made from?

• Terracotta

• Bronze

• Granite

• Marble

How many laborers were reportedly used to construct the Terracotta Army?

• Over 720,000

• About 500,000

• Around 300,000

• Nearly 1 million

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What happened to the original paint on the Terracotta Warriors?

• It was removed by archaeologists.

• It was washed away by rain.

• It dried and flaked off.

• It faded due to sunlight.

What is still unexcavated near the Terracotta Army?

• The emperor's palace

• More soldiers

• Qin Shi Huangdi's actual tomb

• A library of ancient texts

Which civilization did NOT practice human sacrifice with their burials?

• Qin Dynasty China

• West Africa

• Jaina Island off the Mexican coast

• Ancient Egypt

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Why do people visit the Terracotta Army today?

• To study ancient warfare

• All of the above

• To admire the artistry

• To uncover more artifacts

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