Ancient China Geography

What was the name of the mountain range to the southwest of China?

• The Urals

• The Himalayas

• The Alps

• The Andes

Which of the following cultures did NOT interact with the early Chinese?

• Koreans

• Japanese

• Egyptians

• Southwest Asians

Which of the following BEST describes the temperature of the Gobi Desert?

• Wild variations in temperature but no water

• Always hot

• Always cold

• Temperate but no water

What halted Chinese expansion to the south?

• The Japanese

• The Gobi Desert

• Tundra

• Jungles

Tundra and cold temperatures kept the Chinese from expanding in which direction?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which of the following were benefits of China's geography?

Choose more than one answer.

• Fewer trade opportunities

• Limited contact with other cultures

• Developed unopposed

• Fewer wars

Which of the following were negative impacts on China due to their geography?

Choose more than one answer.

• Fewer trade opportunities

• Limited contact with other cultures

• Developed unopposed

• Fewer wars

True of False:

Long distances made trade impossible for Ancient China.

• True

• False

What are the two main rivers in China?

• Yangtze and Ganges Rivers

• Nile and Yellow Rivers

• Yangtze and Yellow Rivers

• Ganges andYellow Rivers

What are two factors that limited Ancient China's interactions with other cultures?

• Limited visibility and Flooding

• Long distances and Natural Barriers

• Long distances and Flooding

• Too many obstacles and lack of transportation