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

Fill in the Blanks

How much of China is covered by mountains?

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?