Engineering an Empire: China - Part 4

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To act as a decoration

• To serve as a trade route

• To attract tourists

• To keep barbarians out

What additional role did the Great Wall serve besides military defense?

• A cultural marker

• A religious symbol

• A trade barrier

• An entertainment venue

By what year had the Great Wall stretched over 3,000 miles?

• 210 BC

• 1040 AD

• 330 BC

• 1974 AD

What was the reaction of the people towards the construction of the Great Wall under Shi Huangdi?

• Resentment and rage

• Pride and joy

• Enthusiasm for work

• Indifference

What drastic actions did Shi Huangdi take against his critics?

• Ordered historical records destroyed

• Gave them rewards

• Promoted them

• Sent them on vacations

What was discovered by farmers in 1974 related to Shi Huangdi?

• Jewelry

• Gold coins

• Terracotta warriors

• Ancient scrolls

What was unique about the faces of the terracotta warriors?

• All faces were identical

• Decorated with jewels

• Made from gold

• Molded from individual people

What was the purpose of the terracotta army?

• To guard Shi Huangdi's tomb

• To fight in wars

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To be used in rituals

What was Emperor Shi Huangdi's age when he began planning his tomb?

• 30

• 45

• 13

• 25

What was the significance of movable-type printing invented in China?

• Developed for making maps

• Used primarily for religious texts

• Used for creating currency

• A major development in printing history