Ancient China Quiz

What geographical feature is described as isolating ancient China from neighboring civilizations?

• The Yellow River

• The Himalayas

• The Taklamakan Desert

• The Gobi Desert

Which area of China is known for its extreme climate and is located to the east of the depression, hundreds of feet below sea level?

• The North China Plain

• The Tibetan Plateau

• The Gobi Desert

• The Taklamakan Desert

What is the significance of the Yellow River in ancient Chinese civilization?

• It was the main source of transportation.

• It provide rich soil and perfect conditions for growing rice.

• It was the longest river in China.

• It was the boundary between Outer and Inner China.

Which of the following is not one of the two main sections into which China is divided?

• Outer China

• Inner China

• The Chang Jiang Basins

• The Tibetan Plateau

Why is the Huang He sometimes called "China's Sorrow"?

• Because it is the longest river in China

• Because of the massive devastation its floods have caused

• Because it is used for raising cattle

• Because it separates northern China from southern China

What natural barriers isolated China from the rest of the developing ancient world?

• Rivers and lakes

• Deserts and oceans

• Mountain ranges and deserts

• Forests and grasslands

According to the text, around what year did the earliest Chinese people learn how to farm?

• 12000 BC

• 2000 BC

• 2200 BC

• 1045 BC

What was the main reason the early Chinese settled in one permanent location?

• They discovered how to hunt.

• They found fertile soil and abundant water.

• They were united by a single ruler.

• They developed trading partnerships.

Which dynasty is believed to be the first in ancient China, according to some historians?

• The Shang dynasty

• The Zhou dynasty

• The Xia dynasty

• The Han dynasty

What was a significant difference between ancient China and other ancient civilizations mentioned in the text?

• Ancient China had many trading partners.

• Ancient China was isolated due to geography.

• Ancient China was frequently invaded.

• Ancient China had a less unique culture.