China Ch. 7 Ls. 1

Which factor contributed most to the limited size of the Chinese empire?

• lack of natural resources
• geographic barriers
• slow population growth
• lack of natural resources

Which statement explains why the Huang He River is also known as the River of Sorrow?

• It was once used as the main burial ground for Chinese peasants
• It frequently floods, causing significant destruction of crops and property.
• It frequently dries up, leaving farmers without sufficient water supplies.
• It was once used as a transportation route by foreign invaders

The geography of ancient China allowed for the Chinese to most easily expand into which region?

• India
• Japan
• Tibet
• Mongolia

Which statement describes one effect of the location of the Himalayan Mountains?

• It kept contact between the civilizations of China and India to a minimum
• It provided Silk Road traders with good protection against bandits
• It prevented Mongolian nomads from threatening Chinese trading posts
• It created numerous opportunities for cultural diffusion among the peoples of Asia

Which geographic feature was most important to China’s early development?

• tropical heat
• harsh winters
• large grasslands
• fertile soil

Which statement best explains how the ancient Chinese civilization was similar to other early human civilizations?

• Chinese civilization first developed in a fertile river valley
• Chinese civilization was brought by nomadic peoples from the Middle East.
• Chinese civilization was originally centered around trading posts
• Chinese civilization united a diverse set of populations

Which natural barrier separates China and India?

• the South China Sea
• the Himalayan Mountains
• the Gobi Desert
• the Ganges River

How did the geography of ancient China differ from modern-day China?

• Ancient China was smaller
• Ancient China was located farther west
• Ancient China was larger
• Ancient China was located farther east

Which statement best explains why the Han Dynasty made the city of Chang’an its new capital?

• Chang’an was located on the Silk Road trade route
• Chang’an was well-protected from Mongol invaders
• Chang’an was China’s main bronze-making city
• Chang’an was well-protected from Mongol invaders

Which factor contributed most to China’s difficulties expanding to the north?

• the location of the Great Wall of China
• the height of the Himalayan Mountains
• the skills of nomadic warriors
• he ethnic diversity of Mongolia