what are the terracotta warriors? discovered in 1974 life-sized figures made of terracotta clay...
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Terracotta
Warriors
by Juliana Girdner
What are the TerracottaWarriors?
• Discovered in 1974
• Life-sized figures made of terracotta clay
• 1,000 figures have been uncovered in the First Emperor’s tomb
• They range from 5’8” tall to 6’2½” tall
• No two figures are identical
•Over 8,000 life-sized figures of men, chariots and horses may ultimately be discovered
How are the United States Army and the Terracotta Army
the same?China’s Terracotta Army United States Army
The armies are the same because:
• Both are large groups of people
• They both carry weapons to fight
• Each have a uniform to wear
• Both are life-sized
• They both provide a special service
How are the armies different?
China• They are not real• Made of terracotta• Protects in after life• Protects only the
Emperor• Only men
United States• They are real• Not made of
terracotta• Protects in real life• Protects everyone• Men and women
Why are the Terracotta Warriors important to China?
The Terracotta Warriors are important to China because they were made for the First Emperor, Shi Huang Di’s, protection in his
after life.
and
The Terracotta Warriors are important to China because they are one of the
greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.