2b.1 - Prisoner of Geography (Geographical Context)

What is the development of an emerging country influenced by?

• Its historical events

• Its location and context in the world

• Its political leaders

• Its economic policies

Which city is considered the capital of China and has historically been important in controlling the rest of the country?

• Shanghai

• Chongquing

• Beijing

• Chengdu

The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers are connected by which canal, forming 'The Heartland'?

• The Grand Canal

• The Mekong River

• The Tibetan Plateau

• The South China Sea

What is the significance of Chongquing and Chengdu in China's geography?

• They are the largest ports in China.

• They are the source of China's three major rivers.

• They are massively growing industrial heartland cities.

• They are claimed by China but have only been ruled by them for 5 years in the last century.

Which region is the source of China's three major rivers and is forcefully controlled by Beijing?

• The Tibetan Plateau

• The Mekong River

• The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers

• The South China Sea

What is the global significance of Shanghai?

• It is the capital of China.

• It is the largest port and a modern city wonder of the world.

• It is the source of China's three major rivers.

• It is claimed by China but has only been ruled by them for 5 years in the last century.

Which area is claimed by China but is refusing to attend discussions with the International Maritime Tribunal?

• Hong Kong

• Taiwan

• South China Sea

• Manchuria

Who dominated the Sea of Japan and occupied Manchuria in 1931?

• China

• Japan

• The Philippines

• The United States

Which city is known as the financial hub of China?

• Guangzhou

• Shanghai

• Beijing

• Shenzhen