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When was the main construction of the Great Wall of China initiated?
The main construction of the Great Wall began with the First Emperor of Qin in the 3rd century BCE.
How long is the Great Wall of China?
The Great Wall's total length, including all its branches, is estimated to be around 21,196 kilometers (13,171 miles).
What was the main purpose of the Great Wall?
The main purpose was to protect Chinese states and empires against the invasions and raids from the various nomadic groups of the Eurasian Steppe.
Which dynasty contributed the most to the Great Wall's present structure?
The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE) made significant contributions to the structure that we mostly see today.
What materials were primarily used to build the Great Wall?
Materials varied but included earth, wood, bricks, and stone.
Which famous Chinese navigator mentioned the Great Wall in his travels?
Zheng He, the famous navigator, mentioned the Great Wall in his travel logs.
What is a famous phrase regarding the construction of the Great Wall?
'Built on the bones of the dead', as many workers died during its construction over the centuries.
Which Chinese dynasty started the construction of the Great Wall?
The Qin Dynasty under the leadership of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
Name one of the most well-preserved sections of the Great Wall.
Badaling is one of the most famous and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall.
Why did the effectiveness of the Great Wall diminish in the 16th century?
The advent of gunpowder and cannons made walls less effective as a defensive structure.
How did the topography of northern China influence the construction of the Great Wall?
The Great Wall was built to follow the natural contours of the mountainous regions it spanned, utilizing natural defenses.
What is one of the myths related to the Great Wall of China?
A popular myth is that the Great Wall is the only man-made structure visible from space; however, this claim has been debunked.
During which period did the Great Wall undergo major expansions and fortifications?
During the Ming Dynasty in the 14th to 17th centuries CE.
How did the geography of the Great Wall contribute to strategic defense?
It leveraged difficult terrain such as mountains and deserts to create a barrier that was challenging for invaders to cross.
Who famously decreed to link the existing walls to form the Great Wall?
Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty.
Is the Great Wall a single, continuous wall?
No, the Great Wall consists of multiple walls and fortifications, some of which run parallel or at an angle to each other.
What is the significance of the watchtowers along the Great Wall?
Watchtowers were used for surveillance of enemy movements, signaling, and housing troops.
Can you name a desert the Great Wall traverses?
The Great Wall traverses the Gobi Desert in some of its stretches.
What was the role of the Great Wall during the Ming Dynasty?
During the Ming Dynasty, the Great Wall served as a formidable defensive structure against Mongol incursions.
Which physical feature did the Great Wall link to as a natural barrier in the east?
The Great Wall links to the Bohai Sea, using the sea as a natural barrier against invasions.
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