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The Amazing Great Wall of China By Edan Pesetsky

Let us welcome the first emperor of the Qin dynasty, SHI HUANGDI! Drum roll please! He did some amazing things and completed many achievements, especially The Great Wall of China.

Question: What was the Great Wall and its history?

Answer: The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. Shi Huangdi built the Great Wall more than 2,000 years ago as he joined the walls of the three warring states to form the first great wall. The Chinese wall was called “Wan-Li Qang-Qeng meaning Li long wall. This wall was used for defense against invaders from the north like the Mongols; it protected the agriculture, and attracted many travelers and tourists. This structure stretches across mountains of the North to Beijing. Q: How did the the great wall make it to one of the greatest wonders of the world?

A: The Great Wall took a lot of effort and sacrifices to build. Throughout the 1,000 years of construction on the wall approximately 3,000 people died. The Great Wall was originally built out of stone, wood, grass, and soil. In the Ming dynasty, workers also made bricks and transported them up the mountain with the help of donkeys, goats, and mules. The wall spans over 5,000 kilometers in length and measures 4.5 to 9 meters in width. Its height reaches 7.5 meters tall. All along the wall, there are big and small holes carved for battle and keeping watch. The big holes were for keeping a look out and the smaller holes were to shoot arrows and weapons at the enemy. More than 10,000 watchtowers were located along the wall to house troops, store weapons, and send signals when enemies approached. The wall extended over time from different dynasties and the collapsing and crumbling walls were rebuilt and restored.

Q: What is the Great Wall like today and what is it used for now?

A: An extensive number of tourists and travelers visit the Great Wall every year. The wall can be seen from the moon, which is exciting for the travelers. Also looking out of the watchtowers to see an expanse of land is attracting and very intimidating. The wall also contains the fascinating Ming tombs that tourists love to learn about and experience. The heights and lengths are very intriguing to travelers.

The Great Wall of China went through a lot and is still being repaired today, waiting for travelers to come and see the extravagant design and famous accomplishment. Thanks Shi HuangDi for the update on your famous creation, because we really learned a lot about the Great Wall. You are in fact the First Emperor so you probably have other tasks awaiting you for your return. Thanks for the lesson!

Questions Quiz What was the Great Wall of China used for? How long was the wall and what was used to build it? Why was the Great Wall so special for tourists to visit?