Ancient China

Which letter correctly identifies the location of the PACIFIC OCEAN?

• E

• B

• F

• D

Which letter correctly identifies the location of the GOBI DESERT

• A

• C

• D

• F

Which letter correctly identifies the location of the YELLOW RIVER

• B

• E

• D

• F

Which letter correctly identifies the location of the YANGTZE RIVER

• B

• E

• D

• F

Which letter correctly identifies the location of the HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter correctly identifies the location of the PLATEAU OF TIBET

• A

• B

• C

• D

How did the geography of China have a negative impact on civilizations within the region?

• It prevented civilizations from developing cities.

• It isolated the civilization from the outside world.

• It forced civilizations to look elsewhere for resources.

• It left many civilizations vulnerable to attack.

Why were ancient Chinese societies isolated from the rest of the world?

• Chinese militaries were not strong enough to support explorations.

• Chinese religions did not allow citizens to leave their hometowns.

• Natural barriers made exploration difficult.

• Natural resources were scarce (rare) in the region.

Why was governing (ruling) especially difficult for leaders of early Chinese societies?

• China was very large and divided by geographic features like deserts and mountains.

• Many wars prevented any one city from becoming the capital of China.

• Religions were unable to unite the different populations in China.

• China did not have enough natural resources and food supplies to serve its large population.

How did the Warring States Period impact ancient Chinese society?

• It was a period of religious freedom.

• It was a period of peace and growth.

• It was a period of economic growth.

• It was a period of political and social instability.