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Assessment Questions 11.5
1. How many terra-cotta soldiers were part of the emperor Ying Zheng's army, and what was their purpose?
The terra-cotta army consisted of about 7,000 slightly greater than life-sized soldiers, generals, and horses, serving as a simulated army to protect the emperor's tomb.
2. What was the scale of the workforce involved in creating the terra-cotta army, as estimated in the passage?
The passage estimates that about 700,000 craftspeople and laborers were involved in creating the terra-cotta army.
3. Despite its grandeur, what argument does the passage present regarding the terra-cotta army's impact on the emperor's kingdom?
The passage argues that the unimaginable work invested in the terra-cotta army did not contribute to feeding the hungry, improving infrastructure, or making the lives of citizens safer or more secure.