Geography of Ancient China

Geography of Ancient China

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What TWO rivers flow through the North China Plain?

Multiple Choice

What civilization lies to the southwest of China beyond the Himalayan Mountains?

• Egypt

• India

• Mesopotamia

• Mongolia

Multiple Choice

China's two main rivers flow into the Yellow Sea which is a part of what OCEAN according to the map?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Physical Geography

• Mountains/Deserts/Oceans = natural barriers

• protected from invasion(+)

• isolated (-) slowed spread of ideas/info

• isolation (+) gave unique culture

Multiple Choice

Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture?

• They helped to integrate the cultures of other world civilizations.

• They caused China to constantly be at war with other world civilizations.

• They helped China to establish trade with other civilizations.

• They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently.

Yangtze River

• also known as Chang river

• one of China's main rivers

• longest

• south of Huang River

Huang River

• also known as Yellow river

• important --> gave fertile soil to North China plain

  • loess: fine dust-like material that can form soil

• unpredictable flooding --> deposited loess on surrounding plain

Multiple Choice

What resource did the rivers provide to the early settlers of China? 

• Fresh Water

• Fertile Soil

• Transportation

• All of the above

Oracle Bones

- animal bones or turtle shells carved with written characters

- used by Shang kings/priests to tell the future

Multiple Choice

For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?

• to serve a ceremonial meal

• to make music for his family

• to send messages to the nobles

• to ask advice from his ancestors

Dynasty

A series of rulers from the same family line.

4 Major Dynasties of Ancient China

• The Shang

• The Zhou

• The Qin

• The Han

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSp3DeNdDzU (6:40)

Multiple Select

Which of the following were advancements made by the Shang Dynasty? (Select ALL that apply)

• The Great Wall

• First writing system

• Standard weights and currency

• Paper making

• Silk making and silk culture

Multiple Select

Which of the following were advancements made by the Qin? (Select ALL that apply)

• The Great Wall

• First writing system

• Standard weights and currency

• Paper making

• Silk making and silk culture

Multiple Select

Which of the following were advancements made by the Han Dynasty? (Select ALL that apply)

• The Seismometer

• First writing system

• Standard weights and currency

• Paper making

• Silk making and silk culture