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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary - Great Wall of China

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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary
Great Wall of China

an extremely long wall in China, that is more than 20,000 kilometers long and was built centuries ago to protect China from intruders

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northern
northern
[Adjective]

positioned in the direction of the north

Ex: The northern star guides travelers in the night sky. 
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China
China
[noun]

the biggest country in East Asia

Ex: China is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks, such as the Great Wall. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to guard, protect, or defend someone

Ex: He kept his friend from danger by pulling them away from the oncoming car. 
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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through
through
[preposition]

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

Ex: The cat slipped through the fence and disappeared into the bushes. 
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valley
valley
[noun]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

Ex: The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley. 
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stone
stone
[noun]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

Ex: The old castle was built entirely of stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance. 
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brick
brick
[noun]

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

Ex: The walls of the house were built with red bricks, giving it a classic look. 
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dirt
dirt
[noun]

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

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Chinese
Chinese
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of China

Ex: She studied Chinese history during her semester abroad in Beijing. 
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ruler
ruler
[noun]

a person who controls or leads a country, territory, or group of people

Ex: The ruler of the kingdom made decisions that affected all its citizens. 
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over the years

throughout a period of several years

Ex: She has gained a lot of wisdom over the years. 
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ming dynasty

the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

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worker
worker
[noun]

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

Ex: The worker spent the entire day repairing the machinery. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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building material

material used for constructing buildings

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back
back
[noun]

the part of our body between our neck and our legs that we cannot see

Ex: He bent his back to lift the heavy box. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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farmer
farmer
[noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: He's a farmer known for his juicy watermelons. 
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prisoner
prisoner
[noun]

a person who is held in jail or prison as punishment for a crime, or while awaiting trial or sentencing

Ex: The prisoner was sentenced to ten years. 
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to force
to force
[Verb]

to make someone behave a certain way or do a particular action, even if they do not want to

Ex: The authoritarian government often forces citizens to conform to its ideologies. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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tough
tough
[Adjective]

difficult to endure

Ex: After graduating, he faced a tough time finding a job in his field. 
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condition
condition
[noun]

the state of something at a particular time

Ex: He checked the condition of the tires before the long road trip. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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activity
activity
[noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Drawing and painting are creative activities that can express your emotions. 
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
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to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach. 
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landscape
landscape
[noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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tourism
tourism
[noun]

the activity of traveling to different places for enjoyment, sightseeing, or relaxation

Ex: Tourism increases during the holiday season when people take vacations. 
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities

Ex: The swim instructor teaches children how to swim. 
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

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expert
expert
[noun]

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

Ex: She is an expert in photography and takes stunning pictures. 
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ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
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writing
writing
[noun]

the written or printed words, letters, and symbols of a particular language

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space
space
[noun]

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

Ex: Astronauts trained for travel in space. 
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astronaut
astronaut
[noun]

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

Ex: She fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut and traveled to the International Space Station. 
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Earth
Earth
[noun]

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

Ex: The Earth has diverse ecosystems, ranging from forests to deserts. 
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