The Great Wall Of China

1. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart By: Rachel Stinson The Great Wall Of China Lets Begin!

2. Begin the lesson by clicking Here. Go through the lesson and read all the slides. If you ever need to return home, just click After reading the lesson, take the quiz, click A,B,C or D to find out the correct answer. If you need to return to the directions click Don’t forget to have fun Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Directions

3. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart What Will We Be Learning Today? The Great Wall Of China CHINA Which one do you want to learn first? Click one!!

4. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart China

5. China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Archaeological evidence suggest that the earliest human in China can be traced back to 2.24 million years ago! China National Geographic

6. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Chinese Dynasties • There are many Dynasties in the History of China. China has emperors instead of Presidents like in the United States. Emperors are very important to the Chinese Culture.

7. During the Qin Dynasty, between 220 and 200 BC, the first Emperor of China Qin Shi Huang began the construction of the Great Wall of China which was finished by the Ming Dynasty in the 15th Century. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart China- The Qin dynasty

8. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA!!!!

9. The first set of walls was designed to keep the Mongol Nomads out of China. The Wall was made of Earth and Stone with wood frames during the Qin Dynasty! Hi5.com The Great Wall Of China

10. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart The Great Wall- Ming Dynasty ( 1368-1644) • The Ming’s brick could hold over 1,000 pounds per square inch! • At the highest point, the Ming Wall could protect more than one million men! The Ming Dynasty really thought ahead when building the wall:

11. The Great Wall is more than a wall, every 300-500 meters, there were platforms that were used for offensive action, shooting arrows and communication. They would use smoke signals to communicate with other platforms. There were more than 10,000 watchtowers or platforms in the wall! Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart The Great Wall- Not Just a wall?

12. One great use of the Wall was how easy it made travel. Before the Wall, it was deadly for Chinese Warriors to travel through the mountains . The Wall made it possible to transport solders and goods safely. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart The great wall- the great highway

13. The Great Wall is one of the worlds longest completed construction projects. Not only does it stretch across mountains, but it goes from Northeast China to Northwest of Beijing. It is over 5,000 KM long, 4.5-9 meters thick and 7.5 meters . tall. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart The Great Wall- What are the dimensions?

14. Some Historians say that if the slaves or workers died while building the wall, they were thrown into the Wall itself and were used as human concrete. The areas in the Wall that have the most human remains are the least preserved because the bodies decayed, leaving holes in the Wall. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart The Great Wall- the stories of the wall

15. Meng Jiangsu made a coat to protect her husband from the cold while he was building the wall. When She arrived, she found out he was dead because of the extensive work on The Great Wall and now was entombed under the Wall. She cried so much that the heavens took pity on her and the Wall split open, showing Meng her husband. Now she could give him a proper burial. Later she took her own life by drowning so she could be with her husband. There is now a temple at Shanghaiguan to honor her. Hi5.com The Great Wall- the legend of Meng Jiangsu

16. Did you know that if you took the bricks and stone from just the Ming Dynasty portion of the Wall, it would circle the Earth five times! Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart The great wall- did you know?

17. Did you know that 80% of the tourist that go to China visit The Great Wall. This will effect the wall in the future and how well it will be preserve. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart The great wall- tourism

18. One fact that people mistake for truth is that The Great Wall of China can be seen from space. This is not true. The closest it is visible is low orbit from Earth. Google.maps.com The Great wall of china- To the moon!

19. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart • The Great Wall of China was originally called “Wan-Li Qung-Qeng” or 10,000 Li Long Wall • The Great Wall is over 2,000 years old and still standing! The Great Wall- fun facts

20. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart QUIZ TIME In Order to pass this part of the class, you must get 9 out of 10 correct. You may retake this part as many times as necessary.

21. What Dynasty began the Great Wall? And When? A. Ming, 220-200 AD B. Ming, 220-200 BC C. Qin, 220-200 AD D. Qin, 220-200 BC Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Question 1

22. During the Qin Dynasty, between 220 and 200 BC, the first Emperor of china, Qin Shi Huang began the construction of the Great Wall of China which was finished by the Ming Dynasty in the 15th Century. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Oh No Let’s Review Back to Question 1

23. Lets Move On…keep up the good work! Hi5.com GREAT JOB!!! Question 2

24. Why was The Great Wall of China originally Built? A. For Communication B. To show how strong the Qin Dynasty was C. To Defend from the Mongol Nomads D. For the Silk Trade Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Question 2

25. The first set of walls was designed to keep the Mongol Nomads out of China. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Oh no let’s review Back to Question 2

26. Let’s move on to Question 3! Hi5.com GREAT JOB Question 3

27. What Material was NOT used in making the Great Wall? A. Metal B. People C. Wood D. Earth (soil) Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Question 3

28. The Wall was made of Earth and Stone with woodframes during the Qin Dynasty! But if a worker died while making the Wall, they were thrown into the wall as human concrete. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart OH NO LET’S REVIEW Back to Question 3

29. We’re moving along, Don’t quit now! Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart GREAT JOB Question 4

30. How long is the Great Wall of China? A. 5,000 miles B. 5,000 KM C. 9,000 miles D. 9,000 KM Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Question 4

31. The Great Wall is one of the worlds longest completed construction projects. Not only does it stretch across mountains, but it goes from Northeast China to Northwest of Beijing. It is over 5,000 KM long, 4.5-9 meters thick and 7.5 meters tall. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart OH NO Let’s Review Back to Question 4

32. You’re on Fire! Keep Going… Hi5.com GREAT JOB Question 5

33. How did the Solders of China use the Wall? A. Communication B. Transport C. Carry Goods D. All of the above Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Question 5

34. One great use of the Wall was how easy it made travel. Before the Wall, it was deadly for Chinese Warriors to travel through the mountains . The Wall made it possible to transport solders and goods safely. Also the platforms were used for communication through smoke signals. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart OH no let’s review Back to Question 5

35. Half way there! You can do it! Hi5.com GREAT JOB Question 6

36. About how many watchtowers or platforms are in the Wall? A.10,000 B. 13,000 C. 15,000 D. 20,000 Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Question 6

37. You’re doing great, Let’s move onto question 7 Hi5.com GREAT JOB Question 7

38. The Great Wall is more than a wall, every 300-500 meters, there were platforms that were used for offensive action, shooting arrows and communication. They would use smoke signals to communicate with other platforms. There were more then 10,000 watchtowers or platforms in the wall! Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Oh No Let’s Review Back to Question 6

39. Which of the following is NOT true about the Meng Jiangsu Story? A. There is a temple in china, named for her. B. she fell into the wall, so she could be with her husband. C. Her husband died, building the wall D. All are true Question 7

40. Meng Jiangsu made a coat to protect her husband from the cold while he was building the wall. When She arrived, she found out he was dead because of the extensive work on The Great Wall and now was entombed under the Wall. She cried so much that the heavens took pity on her and the Wall split open, showing Meng her husband. Now she could give him a proper burial. Later she took her own life by drowning so she could be with her husband. There is now a temple at Shanghaiguan to honor her. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart OH NO LET’S REVIEW Back to Question 7

41. Let’s Move onto Question 8, Almost Done! Hi5.com GREAT JOB Question 8

42. What percentage of China’s tourism visits The Great Wall of China? A. 100% B. 90% C. 80% D. 70% Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Question 8

43. You’re doing awesome HI5.com GREAT JOB Question 9

44. Did you know that 80% of the tourist that go to China visit The Great Wall. This will effect the wall in the future and how well it will be preserve. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Oh no let’s review Back to Question 8

45. The Great Wall of China can be seen from the moon? A. True B. False Google.com Question 9

46. You’re almost there! One More Question Hi5.com GREAT JOB Question 10

47. One fact that people mistake for truth is that The Great Wall of China can be seen from space. This is not true. The closest it is visible is low orbit from Earth. Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Oh No Let’s review Back to Question 9

48. What does “ Wan-Li Qang-Qeng” mean? A. The Great Wall of China B. The Long Wall C. The Wall will last forever D.10,000 Li Long Wall Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Question 10

49. CORRECT! Thanks for doing so Great! Hi5.com YOU DID GREAT!!! The End

50. The Great Wall of China was originally called “Wan-Li Qung-Qeng” or 10,000 Li Long Wall Microsoft PowerPoint Clipart Oh No Let’s Review Back to Question 10