TED-Ed: The Great Wall of China

Why was the Great Wall built?

What were two natural barriers of protection for China during Emperor Qin's rule of China?

What was one of the first names of the Great Wall?

T/F: The Great Wall continued to expand and grow longer in the Han dynasty.

T/F: All of the workers who built the Great Wall volunteered to construct it.

T/F: Many people died because of accidents, hunger and exhaustion while building the Great Wall.

What materials were used during the Ming dynasty to expand the Great Wall?

Approximately how long was the Great Wall during the Ming dynasty?

What was the purpose of the little openings in the Great Wall?

T/F: The Great Wall can be seen from space.

What's the main purpose of the Great Wall today?