Watchtower at the Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China was begun during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) but little of that original wall is left. The wall that people recognize today is largely from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1662 CE) which built the distinctive watchtowers such as this one.
Questions & Answers
Where does the name China come from?
- China is named after the Qin Dynasty (pronounced "chin").
What is Banpo Village?
- Banpo Village is a Neolithic site in China. It was inhabited c. 4500-c. 3750 BCE.
What was the first dynasty of China?
- The Xia Dynasty (c. 2070-1600 BCE) was the first dynasty in China.
Can the Great Wall of China really be seen from space?
- No. The claim that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space is a myth.
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External Links
Ancient China for Kids and Teachers - Ancient China for Kids
china.mrdonn.org
List of Rulers of China | Lists of Rulers | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
www.metmuseum.org
An Introduction to Ancient China
education.asianart.org
Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions: Compass
www.smith.edu
