TED-Ed: The woman who broke the Great Wall of China | Juwen Zhang

What was the initial reason for the construction of the Great Wall?

• To protect the empire and maintain power

• To divide the empire into regions

• To create a trade route

• To mark the boundary of the empire

How did Maan Qiang come into the lives of the Mungs and Qiangs?

• She was discovered in a forest

• She was adopted from a nearby village

• She was left at their doorstep by a stranger

• She was found in a gourd that grew across their fence

Why did Fan Shi Yang hide in Maan Qiang's garden?

• He was hiding from a rival family

• He was looking for a place to rest

• He was searching for a lost treasure

• He was avoiding conscription by the Emperor's soldiers

What did Maan Qiang do upon learning about her husband's fate?

• She wept and caused parts of the wall to crumble

• She sought revenge against the Emperor

• She returned home and lived in solitude

• She joined the Emperor's army

What condition did Maan Qiang set for becoming the Emperor's concubine?

• A large sum of gold and jewels

• A position of power in the Emperor's court

• A promise of freedom for her family

• A grand funeral for her husband with the Emperor in mourning attire