Text 2 The Great Wall of China‚ known as the ‘Long Wall’ in Chinese‚ is the longest man-made structure in the world‚ stretching across northern China‚ from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west. It is said that the work and materials required to build the Great Wall was equal to 30 great pyramids in Egypt‚ and that about 2 to 3 million people died while building it. The wall’s history began about 2‚200 years ago‚ when a Chinese leader‚ Emperor Qin‚ formed seven groups of Chinese
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The great wall of china Traditionally known to the Chinese as the "Long Wall of Ten Thousand Li"‚ the stretch of formidable defensive structures built to ward off invasion of the Celestial Empire by barbarians is most often called the "Great Wall" or the "Wall of China" by Europeans. History of the Great Wall of China The history of these extraordinary fortifications goes back to the Chunqiu period (722-481 B.C.) and to the Warring States period (453-221 B.C.)‚ so-called because of the long struggle
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The Great Wall of China is a monument that has been globally recognised as a symbol of China for years. This essay discusses the Great Wall of China from three aspects. Firstly we’ll discuss the historical aspect including who built The Great Wall of China and the man-power behind the project. Secondly‚ we’ll look at the political reasons behind why it was built and thirdly we’ll examine the cultural significance in terms of tourism‚ legends and other topics that have been associated with the wall
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The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is truly one of the greatest architectural achievements in recorded history. The longest structure ever built‚ it is about 6‚700 kilometers (4‚163 miles) long and made entirely by hand. This wall is said to be visible from the moon. It crosses Northern China‚ from the East coast to Central China (Karls‚ 1). This massive wall is not only one of the ancient wonders of the world‚ but it also has been the inspiration of many writers and artists. With
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THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA: THE BENEFITS DO NOT OUTWEIGH THE COSTS The Wall of China is over 13‚OOO long miles and has helped over centuries to protect millions of Chinese people from invaders and dangers. Building the Great Wall wasn’t as easy as the thought of it. Death‚ and forced labor for workers‚ are simply two of the major sacrifices made as a result of the building of the prominent Great Wall. In 221 B.C.E the Qin Dynasty conquered many towns and states that merged into a large kingdom‚
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The Great Wall Of China What is the Great Wall of China? The Great Wall of China is a wall that fortifies China. The Great Wall of China is made out of wood‚ parts of earth‚ brick‚ stone and other materials. Different parts of the wall were being built as early as the 7th century. These walls later joined together and made bigger and a stronger wall. There is a famous part of the wall which was built by Qin Shihuang who was the first Emperor of china‚ which was built between 220–206. A small portion
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Causes for Constructing the Great Wall of China Jiajun Wang (Sean) Kwai Manor Causes for Constructing the Great Wall of China As is known to all‚ China is a country with an ancient civilization‚ which has existed for over 5‚000 years. Historical scholars from all over the world are interested in every single historic relic of this country. The Great Wall of China‚ marvel of architecture in this world‚ played a significant role in the Chinese historical
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The Great Wall is the world’s longest man-made structure‚ extending over an impressive 6‚352 km. It runs from east to west through northern China‚ starting at the Shanhaiguan Pass and ending at the Jiayuguan Pass. The structure‚ which has become famous for its sheer size‚ attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year from all over the world. Indeed‚ the Great Wall is perhaps the most widely recognized symbol of China. Not only is the wall itself impressive‚ the history that it represents
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leader of China as he united‚ standardized‚ and protected China through the conquering of the other Chinese States‚ the standardization of currency‚ language‚ and laws throughout the country‚ and the building of the Great Wall of China. First and foremost‚ Qin Shi Huangdi led the state of Qin to victory in conquering the other states of China in an effort to unite‚ and end a violent period known as the warring states period. (page 234) By doing do‚ Huangdi brought peace and order to China‚ he unified
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The Great Wall of Ancient China: Did the Benefits Outweigh the Costs? The Great Wall of Ancient China created by the two dynasties Quin and the Han a very continuous project that took many many years over a period of 2‚500 years! Although the wall was a long harsh project the walls also required much sacrifice on the part of the Chinese people. The benefits of the wall were to keep out the Mongols‚ even though the wall was for protection and security I think the benefits do not outweigh the
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