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How long was the first great wall from start to finish?
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More than 4,000 miles.
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Why did the Chinese build the Great Wall?
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To protect their civilization from the Hun and the Mongrel Horde.
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Who started the wall building project?
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Emperor Chin, the 1st emperor.
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When did the wall building project begin?
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200 BC (2200 years ago)
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How long did it take to complete the first great wall?
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About 12 years.
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What is unique about Emperor Chin's tomb?
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They found a terracotta army near his tomb. They were there to protect him in the after life. (Took 70,000 people & 40 years to create the terracotta army.)
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What famous international road did the great wall protect?
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Protected traders and travelers who traveled on the silk road.
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Who was China's greatest enemy, called the "King of Kings"?
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Genghis Khan
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Which one of China's enemies ruled over the largest land empire in World History in the 1200s (Grandson of the "King of Kings")?
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Kublai Khan
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What was the name of the Imperial palace in Beijing where the Chinese Emperors lived and ruled?
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The Forbidden City
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