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Great Wall of China Trivia Quiz

The Great Wall is one the seven great wonders in the world listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. The longest man made structure on Earth was first constructed more than 2,600 years ago.

A multiple-choice quiz by wilfredwee. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. How long is the estimated distance of the Wall in kilometers? Hint

19,000 km

23,000 km

22,000 km

21,000 km

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Question 2 of 10

2. Approximately what fraction of the Wall has disappeared and is in ruins? Hint

one-third

one-quarter

one-half

one-fifth

3. The Wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty was the most well preserved due to great improvement in quality of brick production. The binding materials used to make the Wall more solid consist of lime mortar and which material? Hint

Sticky glutinous rice

Stick glue

Sticky clay

Sticky paste

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which section of the Wall is visited by the most visitors? Hint

Simatai

Jiankou

Mutianyu

Badaling

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Question 5 of 10

5. Due to the Wall's immense size and length, there are rumors that it can be can seen from outer space like a long black worm. Is this true?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the annual event held at Huangyaguan (Huangya Pass) in May? Hint

Rock climbing

Dance

Stair climbing

Marathon

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty (8850 km long) stretched from Liaoning in the north east region to which north west province in China? Hint

Gansu

Qinghai

Ningxia

Xinjiang

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which section is known as "The First Pass Under Heaven"? Hint

Yumenguan

Shanhaiguan

Huanghuacheng

Jinshanglin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which pass is ranked first of the three impregnable passes along the Great Wall? Hint

Jinshanling

Yanmenguan

Jiayuguan

Juyongguan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jiakou is a popular section of the Great Wall for photographers. This section is known for its unique construction, beautiful scenery and steep mountainous features. What does the shape of Jiakou look like? Hint

Arrow head

Complete arrow

Arrow fletching

Arrow notch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How long is the estimated distance of the Wall in kilometers?

Answer: 21,000 km

It is slightly over 21,000 km as announced by China's State Administration of Cultural Relics in 2012. This is half the length of the Equator, spanning across fifteen regions from the north east to the north west of China.

2. Approximately what fraction of the Wall has disappeared and is in ruins?

Answer: one-third

Many wall sites have been lost due to harsh weather conditions and erosion. Some have been vandalized and destroyed by human activities especially during the Cultural Revolution turmoil in the 1960s. In 2006, the Chinese Government introduced a program to protect and preserve the Wall from future human vandalism.

Answer: Sticky glutinous rice

Lime mortar is a mixture of lime, sand and water. Lime mixed with water can turn into lime carbonate which makes it very solid. This combination with sticky glutinous rice flour made a strong binding material. Lime mortar was first used by the Egyptians 6000 years ago to construct the pyramids.

4. Which section of the Wall is visited by the most visitors?

Answer: Badaling

Badaling Great Wall near Zhangjiakou is by far the best preserved and most complete section. It is about 70 km from Beijing and easy to reach by public transportation. As of 2017, more than 460 world leaders and VIPs have visited Badaling.

5. Due to the Wall's immense size and length, there are rumors that it can be can seen from outer space like a long black worm. Is this true?

Answer: No

So far no astronauts have claimed the Wall can be seen from the moon. In 2003, Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei told reporters he could not see the Wall from space.

6. What is the annual event held at Huangyaguan (Huangya Pass) in May?

Answer: Marathon

Huangya Pass is located at Tianjin about 100 km from Beijing. One quarter of this tough race course is on the Wall, 3700 steps climbing and the rest along the Wall. Four other Marathons are held on the Wall - at Badaling Remnant, Juyongguan, Jinshanling and Mutianyi at Beijing.

7. The Wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty (8850 km long) stretched from Liaoning in the north east region to which north west province in China?

Answer: Gansu

The Ming Wall started from Mount Hu in Liaoning to Jiayu Pass in Gansu. Jiayu Pass at Gansu was constructed with rammed yellow earth which blended very nicely with the surrounding desert. This pass was a vital traffic fort along the Silk Road connecting China, Central Asia and Europe.

8. Which section is known as "The First Pass Under Heaven"?

Answer: Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan (Shanhai Pass) was a fortress constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) to defend against the intrusion of the nomadic tribes from the north. Shanhaiguan is located 15 km northeast of Qinhuangdao City in Hebei Province about 305 km away from Beijing.

9. Which pass is ranked first of the three impregnable passes along the Great Wall?

Answer: Juyongguan

Juyong Pass is located at Changping District of Beijing Municipality; about 60 km away was a solid stronghold which encircled a valley. In the past, it was the northern direct route to Beijing. The other two passes are Jiayuguan and Shanhaiguan.

Answer: Arrow notch

"Jiankou" means "arrow notch", because the shape of the mountain is like an arrow, with the collapsed ridge opening which looks like a arrow notch. It is located in Huairou District, 73 km north of Beijing.

Source: Author wilfredwee

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