The terracotta army was built to protect the tomb of the first emperor of China.
Why it is true
The terracotta army was built to protect the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, who died in 210 BC. About 700,000 workers and 40 years were needed to complete it.
Source: National Geographic
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