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 the historical achievements

The Terracotta Army was constructed to protect the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Additionally, he ordered the connection and expansion of existing defensive walls to form the first unified Great Wall of China.

Match achievements to the correct dynasty

These monumental projects were initiated during the reign of Qin Shi Huang, who founded the Qin dynasty.

Evaluate the given options

• Zhou dynasty: Known for feudalism and the Mandate of Heaven, not these projects.
• Han dynasty: Succeeded the Qin dynasty and expanded the wall, but did not begin it or build the Terracotta Army.
• Shang dynasty: Famous for bronze casting and oracle bones.
• Qin dynasty: Correctly matches both the Terracotta Army and the initiation of the Great Wall.

Answer:

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