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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