When was China's Grand Canal built?
7th century
What was the original purpose of building the canal?
To deliver rice from the southern region to the northern region
What is the meaning of renovation?
To repair; to make sth back in a good condition
What is a canal?
a waterway channel
What's the name of the emperor who built the canal?
Emperor Yang Guang
How many years did it take to complete the construction of the canal?
6 years
What is the meaning of demolish?
To destroy; to forcefully take something apart
What did Kublai Khan do to the canal?
repair it, and make it more direct.
What does the subpart 'A Nation's Lifeline' talk about?
How the canal has connected the regions in China and brought not only food but also thoughts, culture, and ideas.
What's the purpose of making the canal a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
as an effort to protect the grand canal
What is the meaning of 'acquire'?
to come into possession or ownership of
The canal used to connect the city of ... and ...
Beijing; Hangzhou
What's the problem with the demolition of the ancient buildings along the canal?
Each city lost their uniqueness; the cities looked the same
How long is the main route of the Grand Canal today?
523 kilometres/325 miles
Make a compound word with the word 'air'
airline; airport; aircraft
Make two compound words with 'light'
daylight; sunlight; moonlight; headlight
