The Great Wall of China

     We are also learning about the Great Wall of China this week during our studies of the ancient Chinese civilization.  The videos below provide some background knowledge on one of the greatest wonders of the world.  The Great Wall of China is over 5,500 miles long, stretching across grasslands and mountains to desserts and plateaus.  The first emperor of China, Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, had the wall constructed as a way of unifying the country.   Check out the videos below for more information regarding this amazing sight.