Geography and the Early Settlement of China

Geography and the Early Settlement of China

6th Grade Social Studies

Today's Objective

How did geography affect life in ancient China?

Anchor Question

• Who was more influenced by the arrival of new ideologies, India or China?

• Reminder: Take notes on your "Early River Civilizations - East Note Catcher."

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true regarding the geography of China? Check all the apply. There are multiple answers.

• Outer China includes the Himalayas, Plateau of Tibet, Taklimakan and Gobi deserts...

• China's natural barriers protected it from invaders

• Outer China was where early settlers lived

• Inner China includes rolling hills, river valleys, and the North China Plain

• Inner China was far way from the sea

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true regarding China's mountains, deserts, and plateaus EXCEPT:

• The Himalayas span 1500 miles through 5 countries

• The Taklimakan Desert is considered one of the most dangerous deserts in the world

• The Gobi Desert is one of the world's largest deserts, stretching over 500,000 square miles

• The Himalyas are often called the “rooftop of the world”

• The Plateau of Tibet, with an average elevation of 13,500 feet covers almost a quarter of China

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true regarding the plains and rivers of China? Check all the apply. There are multiple answers.

• A narrow piece of the North China Plain was used in ancient times by invaders as a route to Inner China

• The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and third longest in the world

• The Manchurian Plain is perfect for growing crops

• Known as “China’s Sorrow,” the Yellow River

  has massive and unpredictable flooding

• The Three Gorges Dam on the Xi Jiang River controls flooding along the river and provide electricity

Open Ended

How did geography affect life in ancient China?