Geography and History of China Flashcard

Front

Which river is known as the "Yellow River" in China?

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Yellow River

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What is the term for the cycle that describes the rise and fall of dynasties in China?

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Dynastic Cycle

Front

Which geographic feature is NOT mentioned as surrounding China? Deserts, Mountains, Oceans, Forests

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Forests

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What is one of the problems that can lead to the fall of a dynasty according to the Dynastic Cycle? Options: Economic prosperity, Floods, Technological advancement, Cultural exchange

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Floods

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What is a consequence of an aging dynasty according to the Dynastic Cycle?

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Allows structures to decay

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What is the role of the Mandate of Heaven in the Dynastic Cycle?

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It legitimizes a new dynasty.

Front

Which geographic feature is NOT a barrier to cultural diffusion in China? Deserts, Mountains, Rivers, Oceans

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Rivers

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Who was the ruler that unified China during the Qin Dynasty?

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Shi Huangdi

Front

What was the purpose of the Terracotta Army?

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To protect the emperor in the afterlife

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What did the Qin Dynasty standardize to help unify China?

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Currency, weights, and measurements