7HI6 T3 Ancient China: Monuments

Great Wall of China; Beijing Forbidden City; Temple of Heaven; Summer Palace; Ming Tombs; Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple; Xi'an Terracotta Warriors; Ci'en Temple & Great Wild Goose Pagoda

This is a very detailed timeline with lots of links for further information.

Use your knowledge of the dynasties to build the wall.

In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural significance.