Lesson 19 Sections 1-4 Geography of Ancient China

Which country has the largest population in the world?

• China

• Canada

• Russia

• United States

What is the approximate land area of China?

• 2.5 million square miles

• 3.7 million square miles

• 5 million square miles

• 4.2 million square miles

Which plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World'?

• Tibet-Qinghai Plateau

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra

• Andes

What is the world's tallest mountain, located on the southern edge of the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau?

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• K2

Which desert is considered one of the most dangerous in the world?

• Kalahari

• Taklimakan

• Gobi

• Sahara

Which river is also known as the Yellow River?

• Huang He

• Yangtze River

• Ganges

• Mekong

What is the climate like in the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau?

• Mild and wet

• Cold and dry

• Dry and arid

• Tropical and humid

Which area of China is characterized by rolling hills, river valleys, and plains?

• Outer China

• Northwestern Deserts

• Inner China

• Northeastern Plain

What is the main reason the Taklimakan Desert is considered dangerous?

• Its extreme temperatures

• Venomous wildlife

• Lack of water

• Shifting sand dunes

Which two major rivers begin in the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau?

• Amazon and Nile

• Huang He and Chang Jiang

• Indus and Ganges

• Mekong and Yangtze