Question

which dynasty created a terracotta army and began work on the great wall of china?

zhou dynasty
han dynasty
shang dynasty
qin dynasty

Explanation:

Identify key historical achievements

The question asks for the Chinese dynasty responsible for creating the Terracotta Army and beginning construction on the Great Wall of China.

Analyze the historical context of the options

• The Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE) preceded unification and did not build these centralized monumental works.
• The Han dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE) expanded the Great Wall but did not begin it, nor did they create the Terracotta Army.
• The Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BCE) is famous for bronze work, not the Great Wall or the Terracotta Army.
• The Qin dynasty (221–206 BCE), under its first emperor Qin Shi Huang, unified China, ordered the construction of the Terracotta Army for his tomb, and connected existing northern walls to form the first Great Wall.

Answer:

• Zhou dynasty
• Han dynasty
• Shang dynasty
• Qin dynasty (Correct answer)