Geography of China Quiz

Where is China located?

• Western Asia

• Central Asia

• Eastern Asia

• South Asia

What are the two important geographic factors that limited China's contact with outsiders?

• Flat terrain and abundant water sources

• Long distances and natural barriers

• Short distances and open borders

• High mountains and deep valleys

What is the Tibetan Plateau and why is it an imposing barrier?

• A low-lying area with abundant water sources

• A high-elevation land with peaks and valleys

• A dense forest with wildlife

• A flat plain with fertile soil

Which is the largest mountain range in the world that forms part of the natural border of China?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

What forms part of the natural border of China between China and Mongolia?

• Atacama Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

What is the natural barrier to the east of China?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

How did the natural barriers help China in their development?

• Increased trade and cultural exchange

• Expansion of territory

• Easy access to resources

• Protection from invasions

How did the natural barriers hinder China's development?

• Limited agricultural productivity

• Increased vulnerability to invasions

• Restricted trade and cultural exchange

• Enhanced connectivity with other civilizations

What are the two rivers in China that tend to flood and deposit fertile soil?

• Nile River and Amazon River

• Ganges River and Yangtze River

• Mississippi River and Danube River

• Huang He River and Yangtze River

What is the name of the yellow soil brought by the floods in China?

• Clay

• Loess

• Sand

• Silt