Chinese Defense & Warfare

Written by Alfred Hoti & Misha

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Defense

What country has the second largest army in the world?

CHINA!!! China’s army used crossbows, halberds, swords, and

knives.

China had natural defenses like mountains, rivers, and cliffs. They

were called natural defenses because they are hard to get past.

The terra cotta warriors were found a quarter-mile away from

emperor Qin’s tomb. They also hold weapons and shields. There

are 8,000 terra cotta warriors. Some of them are broken or

headless. China invented the crossbow. It can make holes in

shields.

That’s powerful!

Warfare

Chinese used axes, crossbows,

swords, knives, daggers, and the

bronze halberd. Axes had designs to

show how powerful the weapon is. The

crossbow was the most deadly

weapon on the field. The crossbow has

the most deadly bullet in China.

The Terra Cotta Warriors were made

and put to protect he emperor’s tomb.

They also held weapons just in case

an enemy comes.

The Chinese invented two weapons:

the crossbow and the bronze halberd.

The bronze halberd is called like that

because it looks like a bird.

The Great Wall

 What’s 4,500 mi. long and made to protect China? It is…well anyways, you know what. The Great Wall is the longest manmade structure on Earth. You can even see it from space! The Great Wall is made out of rammed earth and bricks. It is wide enough for several people to walk across it. The Great Wall is many separate sections. There were holes through which arrows were shot, called arrow ports.  

Natural Defenses

Mountains, rivers, and

cliffs were considered as

‘‘natural defenses.’’ This

is because they were hard

to get past.

Deserts are harsh.

Rivers drown people.

Mountains are obstacles.

Some of China’s natural

defenses are:

Yellow River

Himalayas

Gobi Desert

So, the next time you see Chinese

weapons or visit the Great Wall,

remember how fierce China’s warfare

and defense is!