Ancient China

Which of the following is true of the Gobi Desert?

• It is one of the largest deserts in the world.

• It has giant and dangerous sandstorms.

• Many people live in the desert in the winter.

• All of these choices are correct

How did the Huang He most influence settlement near its banks?

• By fertilizing the soil, it attracted communities of farmers.

• By flooding dangerously, it kept people at a distance.

• By carrying boats of raiders, it drove households away.

• By swarming with fish, it led to the growth of fishing villages.

The first Chinese dynasty was the...

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Xia Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

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. 

What major geographical feature served as the southern border of Ancient China? 

• Yellow River
• Himalayan Mountains
• India Ocean
• Andes Mountains

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

• Fresh Water
• Fertile Soil
• Transportation
• All of the above

It borders/includes which of the following geographical elements

• Yangtze River

• East China Sea

• Yellow River

• Yellow Sea

• All of the following

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

Near what geographical feature have civilizations started?

• desert
• oceans
• rivers
• glaciers

This is a long river in China, also known as the Yangtze River

• Huang He

• Chang Jiang

• Dao

• Zhou