Terracotta Army

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/terracotta-army

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1. What is the location?Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China
2. What is the construction period?Approximately 246 BCE to 210 BCE
3. Why did Qin Shi Huang build the Terracotta Army?He wanted a military force to protect him in the afterlife and to show his power beyond death.
4. How many soldiers are in the largest pit?Pit 1 contains about 6,000 warriors and horses arranged in battle formation.

Qin Shi Huang: The founder of the Qin Dynasty and the first emperor to unify China, known for his ambitious building projects.
Funerary Art: Art created to accompany the deceased into the afterlife, often found in tombs and burial sites.
Archaeological Excavation: The careful digging and study of ancient sites to uncover artifacts and understand past civilizations.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area recognized by UNESCO for its cultural or natural significance and protected for its universal value.