What and why did Qin Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall built?

Answer 1

The history of the Great Wall of China is as bloody and gruesome as the history of ancient Chinese civilization itself. Construction of the Wall began in the third century B.C. when the first Emperor of China, Qin Shih Huang Di engaged in a bloody battle and ultimately succeeded in uniting what was known as "the Warring States." For the first time, China was unified. But with enemies all around, particularly the Mongols encroaching from the North, Emperor Qin set about to strengthen his defenses. He gathered a work force consisting of 200,000 convicts and 100,000 soldiers and commissioned them to build a barrier that would thwart all enemies. It took 10 years to construct this wall, often referred to as the first Great Wall of China. During this time, thousands of workers would die from exposure to the elements and fatigue. Others died from enemy military action that cropped up during the building of the wall. And still other workers were put to death at the end of the construction project so as not to reveal secrets of the construction itself. In fact according to the history of the Great Wall of China, so many workers were said to have died during its building, that it is often referred to as "the longest cemetery on Earth" or the "longest graveyard."

Answer 2

Shi Huangdi had the Great Wall built to protect China from invaders.

Answer 3

To keep out the invaders ( Xiongnu)

Answer 4

To help protect from the nomads they were currently fighting with.

Answer 5

To keep invading forces out of China and as a signaling system if they were attacked.

Answer 6

so he could keep enemies away (from other countries)

Answer 7

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