The Great Wall of China was built over 2,000 years ago during the Qin dynasty to protect China from invaders from the north. Stretching thousands of miles across northern China, the wall ranges from 15 to 30 feet wide and 25 feet tall, winding through grasslands, deserts, mountains, and plateaus. Originally constructed during the 3rd century BC under the Qin dynasty, the wall was built by both forced labor like prisoners as well as military conscripts, and many lives were lost during its construction. Today, much of the original wall is no longer intact, but parts can still be visited by the public.

1. The Great Wall Of China
By: Dalila Fabian and Cheyla Vasquez

2. 1. What is this monument ?
• It is 25 feet tall and 15 to 30 feet wide.
• It goes through grasslands, deserts, over
plateaus, and mountains.

3. 2. Where is this monument located ?
• This monument is located across the
mountains of Northern China.
• The Great Wall of China winds north and
northwest of Beijing.

4. 3. Who built this monument ?
• Qin built the monument.
• Also prisoners and some were stuck into the
cement of the Great Wall.

5. 4. When was this monument built?
• It was originally built over 2000 years ago.
• Around 221 B.C during the Qin dynasty.

6. 5. Why was this monument built ?
• This monument was built to protect China
from invaders.
• Also attacks by northern tribes.

7. 6. Other interesting facts about this
monument.
• Most of the original wall doesn’t exist.
• Many people lost their lives while working.
• Also archeologist have discovered many
human’s body buried under the wall.

8. 7. Can you visit it today ?
• You can visit it today because it is not closed
to the public.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJk4_up8d8s

9. Bibliography
Dutemple , Leslie. The Great Wall of China.
Minneapolis: Lerner Publication Company, 2003.
The Great Wall of China.
www/enchantedlearning.com
Activityvillage.www.thegreatwallofchina.com

10. Bibliography
Dutemple , Leslie. The Great Wall of China.
Minneapolis: Lerner Publication Company, 2003.
The Great Wall of China.
www/enchantedlearning.com
Activityvillage.www.thegreatwallofchina.com