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The Great Wall of China: History
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The Great Wall of China: History
The Chinese Great Wall consists of a collection of ancient defenses and walls
(Hinsbergh, 2019). It is estimated that the Wall spans a distance of 13000 miles. Because it is
located on China's northern border, the Great Wall remains the most identifiable emblem
(Hinsbergh, 2019). The Great Wall of China has a long and colorful history, beginning in the
Spring and Autumn period of 770-476 BC and ending during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Initially, this specific Wall was conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang during the 3rd
century B.C. to prevent the invasion of north China from barbarian nomads such as XiongNu, a
nomadic people's group from the ancient (traditional) Central Asia. The best known and
preserved Wall's sections were built in the 14th through the 17th centuries (A.D.) during the
Dynasty of Ming (Hinsbergh, 2019). Although the Chinese Great Wall never effectively served
its initial purpose, it came to serve as a powerful Chinese civilization symbol of endurance (Yang
et al. 2018).
Key Periods: Building of The Parts of the Great Wall of China
The Spring and Autumn period (770-476 B.C.) marked the history of the first building of
parts of the Chinese Great Wall. At this specific time, the eastern and central region of what is
currently China comprises several states. To protect these states, princes ordered that Walls built
along the borders of such States. Such walls resembled the Great Wall in their construction,
although their establishment was relatively small in their scale. There exists a significant
probability that the early State walls were built around 650 BC between the Qui and Lu States.
These walls later became a portion of the State Wall of Chu.
The period between 221-475 centuries B.C. was marked by warring States. Their fights
were fueled by the need to expand their specific territories and power. Consequently, the wars
The Great Wall of China: History
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
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Professor’s Name
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The Great Wall of China: History
The Chinese Great Wall consists of a collection of ancient defenses and walls
(Hinsbergh, 2019). It is estimated that the Wall spans a distance of 13000 miles. Because it is
located on China's northern border, the Great Wall remains the most identifiable emblem
(Hinsbergh, 2019). The Great Wall of China has a long and colorful history, beginning in the
Spring and Autumn period of 770-476 BC and ending during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Initially, this specific Wall was conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang during the 3rd
century B.C. to prevent the invasion of north China from barbarian nomads such as XiongNu, a
nomadic people's group from the ancient (traditional) Central Asia. The best known and
preserved Wall's sections were built in the 14th through the 17th centuries (A.D.) during the
Dynasty of Ming (Hinsbergh, 2019). Although the Chinese Great Wall never effectively served
its initial purpose, it came to serve as a powerful Chinese civilization symbol of endurance (Yang
et al. 2018).
Key Periods: Building of The Parts of the Great Wall of China
The Spring and Autumn period (770-476 B.C.) marked the history of the first building of
parts of the Chinese Great Wall. At this specific time, the eastern and central region of what is
currently China comprises several states. To protect these states, princes ordered that Walls built
along the borders of such States. Such walls resembled the Great Wall in their construction,
although their establishment was relatively small in their scale. There exists a significant
probability that the early State walls were built around 650 BC between the Qui and Lu States.
These walls later became a portion of the State Wall of Chu.
The period between 221-475 centuries B.C. was marked by warring States. Their fights
were fueled by the need to expand their specific territories and power. Consequently, the wars
