Ancient China Review

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What geographical barrier is located to the north of China?

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Gobi Desert

Answer explanation

The Gobi Desert is the geographic barrier north of China, separating China from Mongolia and acting as a natural boundary.

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What impact did the Silk Road have on China?

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Introduced new ideas like Buddhism into China.

Answer explanation

The Silk Road brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China, impacting the culture and beliefs of the Chinese people.

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What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

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To protect their civilization from invasions

Answer explanation

The purpose of the Great Wall of China was to protect their civilization from invasions.

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Which of the following is one of the great rivers of China? The Nile River, The Yellow River, The Tigris River, The Indus River

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The Yellow River

Answer explanation

The Huang He River is one of China's great rivers, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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Which of the following is the longest river in China used for travel? The Yangtze River, The Euphrates River, The Nile River, The Indus River

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The Yangtze River

Answer explanation

The longest river in China used for travel is the Yangtze River, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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Which of the following is NOT one of China's natural barriers? The Himalayan Mountains, The Pacific Ocean, The Rocky Mountains, The Gobi Desert

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The Rocky Mountains

Answer explanation

The Rocky Mountains are NOT one of China's natural barriers. The other options, such as the Himalayan Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the Gobi Desert, are natural barriers for China.

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How is the government of Ancient China SIMILAR to that of Ancient Egypt?

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Both use dynasties to govern.

Answer explanation

Ancient China and Ancient Egypt both used dynasties to rule, making this the key similarity in their government structures.

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What was the Silk Road?

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A network of trade routes

Answer explanation

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between different civilizations.

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How did the Yellow River get its name?

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The soil from the Gobi Desert tints the river yellow.

Answer explanation

The Yellow River gets its name because soil from the Gobi Desert turns the river yellow.

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The Shang dynasty was

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the first dynasty in China.

Answer explanation

The Shang Dynasty was China's first dynasty, making it the correct choice among the options provided.