Modern China & India Quiz

What continent is China located on?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

In terms of population, where does China rank among all countries? 

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

The _______ is a vast area stretching from Mongolia into China

• Pacific Ocean

• Gobi Desert

• Tibetan Plateau

• Himalayas

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. 

The largest, highest area on earth, its average elevation is 16,400 feet. Because of this the plateau is often called “The Roof of the World.”

• Tibetan Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

• Great Plateau

• China Plateau

What is the capital of China?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Tokyo

• Hong Kong

What is the largest city in China?

• Shanghai

• Beijing

• Guangzhou

• Hong Kong

What is the highest mountain on Earth, located partially in China?

• Mt. Everest

• Mt. Kilimanjaro

• Mt. Denali

• Mt. Fuji

Describe China’s climate:

• Subarctic regions in north

• Frequent rain in the north and central

• Tropical regions in south

• Arctic climate in the south

• Mediterranean climate in the west

What is the longest-lasting dynasty in China’s history?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty