Great Wall of China

Qin Shi Huang the emperor of the Qin Dynasty had the most famous section of the wall built but very little of it remains today. A network of smaller earthen walls existed prior to his construction but most have eroded away as well. Most of the remaining wall that we see today was built during the Ming Dynasty

Each leg of the wall is 246.75 feet long.

5,500 miles

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354 miles

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Great Wall is not just one wall; today's Great Wall people visit was mostly built during Ming dynasty; the longest Great Wall was built in Han dynasty and most parts of it have been disappeared. I can tell you, scientists and archaseologists still don't know how long the great wall is, because they always can find new parts of the wall. I think the aswer 354 mile isn't correct because it's just too short. If you are looking for a believable answer, try to google some official websites about Great Wall of China.

Wind, rain, and time are just some of the "outside forces" that have an affect on the Great Wall of China.

hoe many brick that the great wall have? too many to count

_This is my perspective as an Asian, not a banana, but a purebreeded Asian, categorized as a FOB.

_It tells me that due to the arrogance and the tremendous ego of a king, many people had to die for it.

_I'm talking about Asian culture, not specifically chinese, because most Asian countries went through harsh monarchy periods.

_It's contradictory to human rights, but also has produced generations of extremely HARDWORKING asians, produced through hard lives, including parental punishments, as it goes in Confucius philosophy: The more they hit, the more they love (XD), so the Asians who complain about having harsh parents are either what people called "White-washed", or actually do not love their parents at all, or want to make some immoral cash out of it.

The only difference to European culture was the path each people chose.

_Europeans (more than half the population I guess ) chose to stand up for rights and liberties, to bravely stand up against the monarchs for a more comfortable life.

_Asians (definitely more than half) chose to work non-stop rather than get killed. (It's instinct not cowardice people =.=)

Generally, people who are heavily influenced by the Asian culture consider the best quality of life is to be around the ones they love and live a steady sufficient life, which is why they chose stable jobs in mechanics, medicals, and study 24/7 for it. The freedom to choose politics is alright, I don't have anything against it, but I do think it's not as safe, though I want to become a lawyer to help people.

I don't expect many deep cultural beliefs from the Asians that are born in the United States, neither do I recommend anyone expect anything good from the current generation in Asian countries. Right now cruelty and prostitution can be anywhere.

_An Asian teen, but hard core old school like me consider fashion should be for the celebrities or for people fantasies, which could be saved up onto the computer :P.

The students should go to school in uniforms or jeans with a plain shirt, Because fashion is just a waste of natural resources. My eyes itch to see a rich bitch and a beggar standing close to each other. It's perfect to have some change of clotheson occasions, but the United States... abuse of shopping? My stupid aunt is in debts and she's still heading for some Gucci bags or what, which I never look at, nor do I care about spelling. And spelling is of my most concerned topics. It's just that she kept on talking about it. (It's funny how I can spell and write in English better than all the teachers I know of since coming to the United States. I have great respect for this language.)

_And it's not about the idea of conformity because our DNAs are different in the first place.

_In my opinion, the extreme difference as to why FOBs and some Asians are discriminated against in public activities: Social Graces.

_I do hate abuse of social graces. It's great to interact with the world; however, I do believe using it as often as the United States is not right, and unhealthy. People are polite using it, even when the listener is having a hard time. It creates stress to the listener, knowing that he/she is alone to solve problems by him/herself. It gives off a "lying attitude".It's fake. It's "business only". And last but not least, I hate it because it's often confused by many people, thinking it's morality. Social Graces and Morality are of two opposite ends.

_Oh and hey, once again, I am not smart even though I get As in Math for I spend my whole life practicing it. So other subjects like English and US History are what? Cs and Ds? I don't care. I just got the test result from Biology, 23? 25% I think. Can't help it since I'm not smart enough, nor HARD-WORKING enough like other Asians.

_I believe in limited freedom of speech. This is of all the courage to speak out my thoughts. Hopefully it's only read by pacifists, since I do not know what's in your heads. (Hey I'm one soft-core pacifists too ^^)

the great wall of china could have protected china if china had unified and strong army guarding the country's border which was wall from the very top and be prepared all the top to throw big and heavy stones and also pour extremely hot water on any body who tried to climb the wall or destroy it

There was no "company" that created the Great Wall. Unless you think of four different dynasties working on the wall by peasants and soldiers, as a company. But, it was about four dynasties that began and finished building it. And it was either the Ming or Qin dynasty that started out with it

It's main purpose was to provide a high, safe place from which a guard may view the surrounding area. Its primary used was military. Modern day, non military use, allows for example, observers to keep a look out for fires

Beijing is the capital of China. The Great Wall which is known by people all the world is located in Beijing, China. It is a popular tourist place all over the world. The Forbidden City, The Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven are the top tourist places in Beijing. Ming and Qing three dynasties, has a classical collection of Lou, such as: Cheng Lou (Gate Tower), Jiao Lou (Corner Tower), Jian Lou (Archery Tower), Zhong Lou (BellTower) and Gu Lou (Drum Tower) are the other popular places in Beijing. Recently I had gone to Beijing with my parents. We travel there by help a tour guide namely Beijingtransfertours.com. All great wall sections in Beijing are so attractive.

The King, Qin Shi Huang, was in charge of the idea behind the building of the Great Wall whereas men from all over China were forced to leave their homes to come to build this great project.

It was for keeping a lookout for the Mongolians invading China at that time and also to attack them while at the same time attacking them from somewhere high where the Mongolians could not fight back easily.

History The Chinese were already familiar with the techniques of wall-building by the time of the Spring and Autumn Period, which began around the 7th century BC. During the Warring States Period from the 5th century BC to 221 BC, the states of Qi, Yan and Zhao all constructed extensive fortifications to defend their own borders. Built to withstand the attack of small arms such as swords and spears, these walls were made mostly by stamping earth and gravel between board frames. Qin Shi Huang conquered all opposing states and unified China in 221 BC, establishing the Qin Dynasty. Intending to impose centralized rule and prevent the resurgence of feudal lords, he ordered the destruction of the wall sections that divided his empire along the former state borders. To protect the empire against intrusions by the Xiongnu people from the north, he ordered the building of a new wall to connect the remaining fortifications along the empire's new northern frontier. Transporting the large quantity of materials required for construction was difficult, so builders always tried to use local resources. Stones from the mountains were used over mountain ranges, while rammed earth was used for construction in the plains. Contrary to the belief peasants were not buried inside of the wall as the stability of the structure would have been threatened once their bodies decomposed. There are no surviving historical records indicating the exact length and course of the Qin Dynasty walls. Most of the ancient walls have eroded away over the centuries, and very few sections remain today. Possibly as many as one million people died building the Wall under the Qin Dynasty. Later, the Han, Sui, Northern and Jin dynasties all repaired, rebuilt, or expanded sections of the Great Wall at great cost to defend themselves against northern invaders. The Great Wall of China concept was revived again during the Ming Dynasty following the Ming army's defeat by the Oirats in the Battle of Tumu in 1449. The Ming had failed to gain a clear upper-hand over the Jurchen/Manchurian and Mongolian tribes after successive battles, and the long-drawn conflict was taking a toll on the empire. The Ming adopted a new strategy to keep the nomadic tribes out by constructing walls along the northern border of China. Acknowledging the Mongol control established in the Ordos Desert, the wall followed the desert's southern edge instead of incorporating the bend of the Huang He. Unlike the earlier Qin fortifications, the Ming construction was stronger and more elaborate due to the use of bricks and stone instead of rammed earth. As Mongol and Jurchen raids continued periodically over the years, the Ming devoted considerable resources to repair and reinforce the walls. Sections near the Ming capital of Beijing were especially strong. Towards the end of the Shun Dynasty, the Great Wall helped defend the empire against the Manchu invasions that began around 1600. Under the military command of Yuan Chonghuan, the Ming army held off the Manchus at the heavily fortified Shanhaiguan pass, preventing the Manchus from entering the Liaodong Peninsula and the Chinese heartland. The Manchus were finally able to cross the Great Wall in 1644, when the gates at Shanhaiguan were opened by Wu Sangui, a Ming border general who disliked the activities of rulers of the Shun Dynasty. The Manchus quickly seized Beijing, and defeated the newly founded Shun Dynasty and remaining Ming resistance, to establish the Qing Dynasty. Under Qing rule, China's borders extended beyond the walls and Mongolia and Manchuria were annexed into the empire, so construction and repairs on the Great Wall were discontinued. A counterpart wall to the Great Wall in the south was erected to protect and divide the Chinese from the 'southern barbarians' called Miao (meaning barbaric and nomadic). Condition While some portions north of Beijing and near tourist centers have been preserved and even reconstructed, in many locations the Wall is in disrepair. Those parts might serve as a village playground or a source of stones to rebuild houses and roads. Sections of the Wall are also prone to graffiti and vandalism. Parts have been destroyed because the Wall is in the way of construction. No comprehensive survey of the wall has been carried out, so it is not possible to say how much of it survives, especially in remote areas. Intact or repaired portions of the Wall near developed tourist areas are often frequented by sellers of tourist kitsch. More than 60 kilometres (37 mi) of the wall in Gansu province may disappear in the next 20 years, due to erosion from sandstorms. In places, the height of the wall has been reduced from more than five meters (16.4 ft) to less than two meters. The square lookout towers that characterize the most famous images of the wall have disappeared completely. Many western sections of the wall are constructed from mud, rather than brick and stone, and thus are more susceptible to erosion. Before the use of bricks, the Great Wall was mainly built from Earth or Taipa, stones, and wood. Characteristics During the Ming Dynasty, however, bricks were heavily used in many areas of the wall, as were materials such as tiles, lime, and stone. The size and weight of the bricks made them easier to work with than earth and stone, so construction quickened. Additionally, bricks could bear more weight and endure better than rammed earth. Stone can hold under its own weight better than brick, but is more difficult to use. Consequently, stones cut in rectangular shapes were used for the foundation, inner and outer brims, and gateways of the wall. Battlements line the uppermost portion of the vast majority of the wall, with defensive gaps a little over 30 cm (one foot) tall, and about 23 cm (9 inches) wide. Watchtowers and BarracksCommunication between the army units along the length of the Great Wall, including the ability to call reinforcements and warn garrisons of enemy movements, was of high importance. Signal towers were built upon hill tops or other high points along the wall for their visibility.

208 BC (the Qin Dynasty)

1st century BC (the Han Dynasty)

1138 - 1198 (the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period)

1368-1620 (from the Hongwu Emperor until the Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty)

It was not always these dynasties. Some smaller bulding periods worked on the Great Wall, too.

The Great Wall of China is longer than the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is around 2300 km long, but the Great Wall of China is more than twice this length.

The one who built it - the Chinese. They have built the Great Wall Of China many years ago to protect their land from outside forces of barbarians. That was the main purpose of the Great Wall and so the Chinese themselves should protect and preserve the essence of the Wall.

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The Great Wall crosses about 32 province's. Becasue it is lobe it has to cross alot of provinces in order to keep on going.

The Great Wall of China is a very large wall that stretches from one end of China to the other. In fact, it is so big astronauts can see it from space! It was built to keep out Mongolian invaders. The Great Wall of China was most definitely a wall.

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It could be said that the Great Wall of China twists and turns like a snake. However, it is mainly likened to a dragon that meanders.

Relax, take pictures, and look at the view! I have been there, and it is really fun to climb it. I say "climb" because it was built on mountains, so parts of it are really, really steep. There are also towers built on the wall, so it is fun to climb up in them. The landscape is beautiful. There are also vendors that sell you cute little souvineers.

There are exactly 3,705,405 square miles in China.