The canal used to connect the city of ... and ...
Beijing; Hangzhou
Make a compound word with the word 'air'
airline; airport; aircraft
What did Kublai Khan do to the canal?
repair it, and make it more direct.
Make two compound words with 'light'
daylight; sunlight; moonlight; headlight
What is the meaning of renovation?
To repair; to make sth back in a good condition
What is the meaning of demolish?
To destroy; to forcefully take something apart
What is a canal?
a waterway channel
What's the last dynasty in China?
Qing Dynasty
What's the name of the emperor who built the canal?
Emperor Yang Guang
What's the purpose of making the canal a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
as an effort to protect the grand canal
How many years did it take to complete the construction of the canal?
6 years
What is the meaning of "well-known"?
most widely recognized
What is the meaning of the word root 'nov'?
New
What was the original purpose of building the canal?
To deliver rice from the southern region to the northern region
What's the problem with the demolition of the ancient buildings along the canal?
Each city lost their uniqueness; the cities looked the same
What is the meaning of 'acquire'?
to come into possession or ownership of
When was China's Grand Canal built?
7th century
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.
How long is the main route of the Grand Canal today?
523 kilometres/325 miles
Name one other canal!
Suez Canal