Reading · Grade 3
The Great Wall of China
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The Great Wall of China is one of the longest structures ever built by people. It winds across mountains and valleys for thousands of kilometers. Long ago, it was built to protect the country from invaders. Workers used stone, brick, and packed earth, carrying heavy loads by hand. The wall took many hundreds of years to build. Today, people from all over the world visit it, and it is one of the most famous landmarks on Earth.
What is special about the length of the Great Wall?
Why was the wall built?
Name one material used to build it.
How long did it take to build?
Why is it famous today?
Answer Key
- It is one of the longest structures ever built.
- To protect the country from invaders.
- Stone, brick, or packed earth.
- Many hundreds of years.
- People from all over the world visit it.