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21.10.2021 02:37 •  Английский язык

The Terracotta Army is one of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries of our time and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During a severe drought in 1974, (1), a group of local peasants tried to dig a well. However, instead of water, the villagers discovered some clay fragments. Then, archaeologists were involved. This is how one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century was made.
The Terracotta Army is a legendary guard of full-size clay warriors, horses and chariots. Terracotta warriors were supposed (2). They were buried with the him in 210-209 BC.
Emperor Qin Shihuandi, (3) , is famous for succeeding in uniting under his rule warring Chinese kingdoms, turning them into a powerful empire. It began the construction of the Great Wall of China. Construction of the Imperial Tomb began in 247 BC, with the participation of 700,000 workers and artisans. The mausoleum lasted 38 years.
Initially, according to ancient Chinese tradition, the emperor wanted to bury 4,000 living soldiers with him, but the advisers persuaded the ruler. The cruel act would lead to revolt and weaken the military might of the empire. Instead, (4), doubling their numbers.
Although Emperor Qin contributed greatly to the development of the empire, he was notorious for his cruelty. Hundreds of skeletons were discovered in the tomb, many those who helped build the tomb. They were buried to preserve the secrecy of this place and its treasures. After the treasure was buried and sealed, the gates closed, (5). Trees and grass were planted over the mausoleum to make it look like an ordinary hill.
Each warrior had a real weapon: spears, shields, bows, crossbows and swords. However, the tombs were plundered during the popular uprising against Er Shihwandi, (6) .

A) to protect the interests of Chinese Emperor Qin Shihuandi in a foreign world
B) they decided to bury the clay warriors
C) who turned out to be a weak and inept ruler
D) which also affected the city of Xi'an
E) which is famous for his diplomacy skills
F) who is known in China as the unifying emperor
G) locking all the workers so that no one could get out
H) to close slaves and animals with the host