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 associated with two major historical achievements:

1. The creation of a terracotta army.
2. Beginning work on the Great Wall of China.

Match achievements to the correct dynasty

• The Terracotta Army was constructed to protect the tomb of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
• Qin Shi Huang also ordered the unification and connection of existing northern defensive walls, marking the beginning of the Great Wall of China.
• These events occurred during the Qin dynasty (221–206 BCE).

Answer:

• (A) Zhou dynasty
• (B) Han dynasty
• (C) Shang dynasty
• (D) Qin dynasty (Correct answer)