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29/7/2010
time start: 8:10PM
time end: 8:27PM

China's Great Wall

[Some interesting facts]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China

http://www.thegreatwall.com.cn/en/goc/goc-1.htm

*Explain the significance of The Great Wall of China*

-First built in the 7th century B.C

-The wall was built to survive the attack from weapons (swords and spears)

-The wall was built from compounded earth and gravel which were put into
board frames

-It was built to protect the Chinese Empire against invasions from the Xiongnu

-The Xiongnu were a nomadic (move from one place to another on a consistant basis) tribe in
central Asia.

28-7-10 ~ 8:09PM

My essay question is the following:
"Describe China's Great Wall. Discuss/Explain its importance in the history of China."

First Blog

I have chosen my topic; which is going to be on the Great Wall of China.
I am currently in the process of making my question for the essay.