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The Great Wall of China | Learn about this incredible wonder of the world

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about the Great Wall of China?
Why do you think the Great Wall is called an incredible wonder of the world?
What kinds of facts would you expect to learn in a video about the Great Wall of China?

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The Great Wall of China | Learn about this incredible wonder of the world

Origins and early construction (00:00 – 02:02)

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1. Why did Emperor Huang want to build a unified wall?

To connect temples across China
To mark the capital city
To create more farmland
To protect people from northern invaders and protect trade routes

2. What problem existed before the Great Wall was unified?

The border had too many rivers
The builders had no tools
There were many gaps between smaller fortifications and walls
The walls were too tall

3. Who made up much of the labor force for the wall?

Only farmers from the south
Only paid engineers
Soldiers, convicts, and commoners
Merchants and artists

The Great Wall of China | Learn about this incredible wonder of the world

Completion, size, and structure (02:02 – 03:59)

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1. During which dynasty was the Great Wall completed as we know it today?

Ming Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Qin Dynasty

2. How wide is the top of the wall on average?

About 20 to 25 feet
About 13 to 16 feet
About 30 to 35 feet
About 3 to 5 feet

3. What unusual ingredient was used in the mortar between the bricks?

Bamboo oil
Honey
Clay powder
Sticky rice flour

The Great Wall of China | Learn about this incredible wonder of the world

Review and final reflection (03:59 – 05:20)

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1. True or false: The Great Wall was completed during Emperor Huang's reign.

False
True

2. The average height of the Great Wall is comparable to what?

A one-story building
A four-story building
A city bus
A two-story building

3. Why does the video say the Great Wall is one of the new seven wonders of the world?

Because it was built in one year
Because its engineering and construction have stood the test of time
Because it is made of gold
Because it is the tallest building in the world

The Great Wall of China | Learn about this incredible wonder of the world

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To teach how to build a wall
To describe life in modern China
To explain the history and impressive features of the Great Wall of China
To compare world highways

2. Which idea is emphasized throughout the video?

The Great Wall was used mainly for farming
The Great Wall was a massive engineering project built over many centuries
The wall was easy and quick to build
The wall changed location many times

3. Which statement best summarizes the Great Wall?

It is a natural rock formation
It is a long defensive structure with towers, barracks, and fortresses
It is a modern tourist road around China
It is a short wall built by one ruler alone

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Great Wall of China | Learn about this incredible wonder of the world

Why do you think rulers were willing to spend so much time and labor building the Great Wall?
Which fact from the video was the most surprising to you, and why?
Do you think building something like the Great Wall would be possible today? Why or why not?
Why is it important to preserve historical structures like the Great Wall of China?