Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
The Great Wall of China Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Great Wall of China. Students learn why the wall was built, study an illustration of it, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
The Great Wall of China, world history
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The Great Wall of China is a long wall built across northern China for defense against invaders. This worksheet teaches who built it and why, with an illustration of the wall winding over the mountains.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the wall with an illustration. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Ancient China and The Silk Road worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the illustration of the wall.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Ancient China Worksheet for more on this region.
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The Great Wall of China Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Great Wall of China. Students learn why the wall was built, study an illustration of it, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
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