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    The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic structures in the world, stretching over 13,000 miles

    across the
    northern borders of China. Originally constructed to protect Chinese states and empires from invasions by nomadic
    tribes, the wall was built over several dynasties, beginning as early as the 7th century BC. The wall’s construction
    involved millions of workers, including soldiers, peasants, and prisoners, who toiled in harsh conditions.
    Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall is not a single, continuous wall but a series of walls and fortifications built
    at different times and locations. These sections were later connected to form the wall that we recognise today. The
    wall’s design includes watchtowers, barracks, and signal stations, allowing soldiers to communicate and coordinate
    defence strategies effectively.
    The construction of the Great Wall showcases the ingenuity and determination of ancient Chinese civilisation.
    Workers used locally available materials, such as earth, wood, bricks, and stone, adapting their building techniques to
    the diverse terrains they encountered. Some sections of the wall were built along mountain ridges, providing a natural
    advantage in defence.
    Today, the Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracting millions of tourists from around the
    globe. Visitors marvel at its historical significance and architectural grandeur. Despite its age, the wall remains a
    powerful symbol of China’s strength and resilience. However, the Great Wall faces challenges such as weathering,
    erosion, and human damage, prompting ongoing preservation efforts to maintain this monumental structure for future
    generations.

    Questions:
    1) When did the construction of the Great Wall c) Hospitals and libraries
    of China begin? d) Theatres and gardens
    a) 5th century BC
    6) What challenges does the Great Wall face
    b) 7th century BC
    today?
    c) 3rd century BC
    a) Urban development
    d) 1st century BC
    b) Weathering, erosion, and human
    2) Who were involved in the construction of the damage
    Great Wall? c) Pollution and traffic
    a) Only soldiers d) Animal infestation
    b) Only peasants
    7) Why is the Great Wall considered a UNESCO
    c) Soldiers, peasants, and prisoners
    World Heritage site?
    d) Only prisoners
    a) Because of its age
    3) What is the Great Wall primarily composed b) Because of its length
    of? c) Because of its historical significance
    a) Metal and glass and architectural grandeur
    b) Earth, wood, bricks, and stone d) Because of its natural beauty
    c) Concrete and steel
    8) What does the Great Wall symbolise for
    d) Plastic and rubber
    China?
    4) How did workers adapt their building a) Wealth and luxury
    techniques? b) Strength and resilience
    a) By using advanced machinery c) Peace and harmony
    b) By using locally available materials d) Innovation and technology
    and adapting to terrains
    c) By importing materials from abroad
    d) By building only on flat land

    5) What features are included in the design of


    the Great Wall?
    a) Markets and schools
    b) Watchtowers, barracks, and signal
    stations

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