Geography of Ancient China Quiz

What does the word 'geography' mean through a historian's lens?

• The study of human societies

• The study of political boundaries

• The study of physical environment and its influence on economy and culture

• The study of ancient civilizations

Which mountain range houses the tallest peak in the world, Mount Everest?

• The Kunlun Mountains

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Mongolian Plateau

• The Gobi Desert

What is the average height of the Tibet Plateau, making it the tallest plateau in the world?

• 18,000 feet

• 8,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

• 14,000 feet

Which desert in northwest China has a cold desert climate and is commonly translated as 'once you get in, you'll never get out'?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Arabian Desert

• The Taklamakan Desert

• The Sahara Desert

Which river is the third longest river in the world and is south of the Yellow River?

• The Mississippi River

• The Yangzi River

• The Amazon River

• The Nile River

Where did the chicken end up in the game 'Where's the Chicken'?

• The Tibet Plateau

• The Yellow Sea

• The Gobi Desert

• The Himalayan Mountains

What was a very common grain grown and eaten in North China, in addition to rice?

• Millet

• Barley

• Wheat

• Maize

What did the first Chinese cities have to protect its citizens?

• Fortresses

• Towers

• High walls and gates

• Moats

Which dynasty started silk culture and ruled with a monarchy in ancient China?

• The Shang Dynasty

• The Qin Dynasty

• The Cho Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

What significant advances in Science and Technology were made during the Han period in ancient China?

• The development of the internet

• The discovery of electricity

• The process of paper making

• The invention of the wheel