Ancient China

Which statements accurately describe the Plateau of Tibet? (Choose 2)

• It is north of the Himalayan Mountains.

• It has a muddy yellow soil.

• It rises to about 14,800 feet above sea level.

• It is also known as Chang Jiang.

• It is east of the Pacific Ocean

Where is the Gobi Desert located?

• in southern Mongolia and northern China

• in northern India and southern China

• in northern Mongolia and northern China

• in southern India and northern China

Which statements accurately describe the Himalayan Mountains? (Choose 2)

• They are located between India and China.

• They are located between Mongolia and China.

• They provide an easy transportation route into China.

• They include nine of the ten tallest peaks in the world.

• They rise to the highest point of 14,800 feet above sea level.

Which river is named for the muddy silt it carries?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Both

Which river provides water resources for China?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Both

Which river is the longest river in China?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Both

Which river is also called the Huang He River?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Both

Which river empties into the Pacific Ocean?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Both

How did loess in the Yellow River affect early Yellow River Valley settlements?

• The loess created natural dams that allowed the river to be used for irrigation.

• The loess was spread onto the plains by flooding and made the land less fertile.

• The loess was spread onto the plains by flooding and made the land more fertile.

• The loess created natural dams that allowed the river to be used by animals for drinking water.

Which geographic characteristics in the Yellow River Valley led to the first permanent Chinese settlements? (Choose 3)

• The cool, dry winters and warm, rainy summers were good for growing crops.

• The flat terrain and lack of trees helped farmers easily plow the soil.

• The warm temperatures year-round were good for growing crops.

• The river provided water for drinking, bathing, and watering crops.

• The loess silt was ideal for growing crops.