December 5, 2008
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China & The Great Wall
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1. China is the largest country in terms of population.
A. True
B. False
2. What is the capital of China?
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai
C. Hong Kong
3. When was the last time the Olympic Games was held in China?
A. 1916
B. 1964
C. China has never hosted the Olympic Games.
4. Approximately how many years did it take to build the Great Wall?
A. 500 years
B. 1,000 years
C. 2,000 years
D. 4,000 years
5. Which of these was not invented in China:
A. Ping-pong
B. Fireworks
C. Paper
6. How many miles long is the Great Wall of China?
A. 2,000
B. 4,000
C. 6,000
D. 8,000
7. At its peak, how many soldiers defended the wall from invaders?
A. 1,000
B. 10,000
C. 100,000
D. 1 million
8. During what decade was the last time a new section of the wall was discovered?
A. 1920
B. 1950
C. 1970
D. 2000
9. True or False: The Great Wall can be seen from outer space
A. True
B. False
10. How many tourists are estimated to visit the wall annually?
A. 3 million
B. 7 million
C. 13 million
D. 20 million
11. Researchers studying the condition of the Great Wall in 2006 were surprised to find that, over the years, portions of the wall have been used as what?
A. A landfill
B. Building material for houses
C. Rave parties
D. An amusement ride
E. All of the above
12. Each year, what sporting event is held on the Great Wall?
A. A tennis tournament
B. A bicycle race
C. A gymnastics competition
D. A marathon
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