Horrible Histories: Challenging China
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- Q1What was the outcome of Emperor Qin's decision to drink a potion that he believed would make him live forever?ImmortalityDeathEternal youthEnlightenment30s
- Q2What was the punishment for wearing the design of a five-clawed dragon on clothing during Emperor Qin's rule?BanishmentPublic humiliationExecutionFines30s
- Q3What made the Mongols formidable warriors according to the text?Having superior numbers in battlePossessing strength and intelligenceBeing physically large and intimidatingHaving advanced weaponry and technology30s
- Q4What are some potential reasons for Emperor Qin's death as presented in the text?Suffered from a mysterious illness, committed suicideMurdered, drank a potion that was poisonedExecuted by his own people, died in battleDied of natural causes, old age30s
- Q5How did the Great Wall impact the external threats faced by China?Promoted military alliances with foreign powersFacilitated trade and cultural exchangeEncouraged peaceful relations with neighboring countriesProvided a physical barrier against invaders30s
- Q6How did the Great Wall contribute to the isolation of Chinese society?By limiting contact with outside culturesBy encouraging migration and tradeBy fostering diplomatic relations with neighboring nationsBy promoting cultural exchange and diversity30s
- Q7How did the Mongols sustain themselves when food was scarce during their expeditions?By hunting wild animals for foodBy sucking small amounts of blood from their horses' necksBy trading with local communitiesBy foraging for edible plants30s
- Q8What were the characteristics of the Great Wall as described in the text?20 feet thick at the bottom, 12 feet thick at the top, with guard towers every 200 yards10 feet thick at the bottom, 15 feet thick at the top, with guard towers every 100 yards15 feet thick at the bottom, 20 feet thick at the top, with guard towers every 150 yards30 feet thick at the bottom, 8 feet thick at the top, with guard towers every 300 yards30s
- Q9What was the average Mongol armed with according to the text?Axe, sword, lance, and two bowsBow and arrow, javelin, mace, and slingshotSword, shield, spear, and throwing knivesSpear, shield, dagger, and crossbow30s
- Q10How would you compare the descriptions of Emperor Qin and the Mongols in the text?Emperor Qin was cruel and powerful, while the Mongols were skilled warriorsEmperor Qin was intelligent and compassionate, while the Mongols were ruthless and cruelEmperor Qin was weak and vulnerable, while the Mongols were peaceful tradersEmperor Qin was peaceful and diplomatic, while the Mongols were aggressive conquerors30s
- Q11How did the Great Wall influence the outside cultures on China?Limited outside influences in culture or societyResulted in the assimilation of neighboring nationsLed to the adoption of foreign customsEncouraged cultural exchange and diversity30s
- Q12Why did Emperor Qin order the construction of the Great Wall?To showcase his power and wealthTo provide jobs for his peopleTo protect his empire from outside threatsTo create a tourist attraction30s
- Q13What were some of Emperor Qin's rule and personality traits?Intelligent, strategic, and compassionateKind, generous, and humbleCrazed, homicidal, and rudePeaceful, diplomatic, and fair30s