Terracotta Army Museum
Definition
The Terracotta Army Museum is a museum located in Xi'an, China that houses the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. These life-sized sculptures were created to accompany the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, in the afterlife.
Related terms
秦始皇兵马俑: This term refers to the actual name of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Chinese.
National Museum of China: This is another famous museum located in Beijing, which showcases various artifacts from Chinese history.
Emperor Qin Shi Huang: He was the first emperor of China who ordered the construction of the Terracotta Army as part of his mausoleum complex.
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AP Chinese - 3.4 Chinese Poetry and Architecture
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