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TEST 29 CHINESE TREASURES-1 In China's early history, different families (dynasties) ruled China. Each dynasty played a part in making the China of today. The first emperor of China was part of the Qin Dynasty. Its greatest achievement was beginning the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built. It is an amazing 7300 km long and is more than 2000 years old. It runs from east to west along the border between China and Mongolia, crossing steep mountain ranges and deep valleys. The Wall, made mostly of earth, brick, wood and stone, was built entirely by hand and is one of the great wonders of the world. The Wall, begun by the Qin Dynasty, was completed 1726 years later by the Ming Dynasty. Thousands of people helped in its construction. Many died from injury, disease and starvation and were buried in the thick wall. The Wall was first built to keep out invaders, but was later used to control the flow of people and goods to and from China. During the 20th century, parts of the Wall were restored. In 1987, the Great Wall of China was made a World Heritage site, so it will be protected and preserved for people everywhere. Thousands of tourists come from all over the world to see this great Chinese treasure. Read the text and shade a bubble or write an answer to each question. 1 What is a dynasty? a family a series of rulers from the same family an emperor servants of the king 2 An emperor is: a prime minister a warrior a soldier a ruler 3 Give three reasons why you think the Great Wall of China is one of the wonders of the world. 4 In this report, what is a border? a brim a basin a boundary the coastline 5 Why do you think it took so long to build the Wall? 6 List three problems that you think the builders of the Wall may have had. 7 An invader is someone who: meddles in the affairs of another country is unable to walk attacks and enters a country spreads disease 8 How was the Wall used? 9 Which word best describes the movement of people from one country to another? migration tourism trade immigration 10 Why do you think the Great Wall has become a tourist attraction?