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.