The Great Wall of China helped protect ancient empires. Imagine a really long wall that stopped invaders from attacking the Chinese people. Over time, this big wall changed how wars were fought and even helped shape how countries grew.
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- A child could run from one end of the Great Wall to the other in just a few minutes, but it took thousands of workers many years to build it.
- The wall was like a giant shield that protected the people inside from enemies outside, much like a fortress.
- Soldiers used the top of the wall to throw rocks and scare off invaders, making it easier for them to win battles.
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See also
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Count the Stars?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Communicate Across Long Distances?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Count Without Numbers?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Measure Time Without Clocks?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Keep Time?
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