Embedded Files
Different regions of China fought for control of the country. One state emerged victorious from this struggle, the state of Qin which is pronounced 'chin' and gives China its name. The general who conquered the other states and led Qin to victory was Qin Shi Huangdi (First Emperor).
The Great Wall was originally built by the Qin Dynasty and following dynasties continued to work on it. It is an ancient series of walls and fortifications located in northern China. It is more then 13, 000 miles in length.
Why did they build the wall?
Why did they build the wall?
The wall was built to help keep out northern invaders like the Mongols. Smaller walls had been built over the years, but the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, decided that he wanted a single giant wall to protect his northern borders. He ordered that a single strong wall be built with thousands of lookout towers where soldiers could guard and protect his empire.
The famous Chinese general Meng Tian initially directed the most ambitious project ever to be undertaken by any civilisation. He used a massive army of soldiers, convicts and commoners as workers. It is said that as many as 400,000 people died during the wall's construction, many of these workers were buried within the wall itself.
Today, the Great Wall is generally recognised as one of the most impressive architectural creations in human history. In 1987, UNESCO designated the Great Wall a World Heritage site. Over the years, roads have been cut through the wall in various points, and many sections have deteriorated after centuries of neglect.
Copy these essential notes:
Copy these essential notes:
Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, ordered the construction of the wall.
Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, ordered the construction of the wall.
It was built by combining original walls to protect China from the Mongols.
It was built by combining original walls to protect China from the Mongols.
The construction started in the 770 BCE and finished in 1878CE.
The construction started in the 770 BCE and finished in 1878CE.
The Great Wall of China is 21,196 km long.
The Great Wall of China is 21,196 km long.
Comprehension
Using the information, answer the following questions in your books:
Which state was victorious after the different regions fought for control?
Who was the first emperor of China?
Which dynasty built the Great Wall?
How long is the wall?
Describe the purpose behind building the wall?
Who contributed to the building of the wall?
How many people died during the construction of the wall?
What is the great wall recognised as today?
What has happened to the wall as a resultof neglect?
Page updated
Report abuse