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The Great Wall Construction Begins Timeline Game

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The Great Wall Construction Begins in 214 BCE marked a significant historical event in ancient China, showcasing the monumental effort to build a structure that would stand the test of time.

  • Players will learn about the key events leading up to the construction of the Great Wall.
  • They will have to place these events in their correct chronological order to understand the timeline of this important historical development.
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  • 221 BCE: Qin Shi Huang becomes the first Emperor of China
  • 214 BCE: Construction of the Great Wall of China begins
  • 206 BCE: Qin Dynasty completes the first version of the Great Wall
  • 206 BCE: Qin Dynasty is overthrown by the Han Dynasty
  • 206-220 CE: Han Dynasty extends and repairs the Great Wall
  • 386-534 CE: Great Wall is further extended during the Northern Wei Dynasty
  • 1368-1644: Great Wall is rebuilt and reinforced during the Ming Dynasty
  • 1644: Great Wall is breached by the Manchus, leading to the fall of the Ming Dynasty
  • 1644-1912: Great Wall undergoes reconstruction and repairs during the Qing Dynasty
  • 1688: Last major construction on the Great Wall takes place during the Qing Dynasty
  • 1800s-1900s: Great Wall is largely abandoned and falls into disrepair during the 19th and early 20th centuries
  • 1987: Great Wall is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 20th century-present: Great Wall becomes a popular tourist destination

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