China Test - Study Guide

Which geographic feature protected China from invasions to the west?

• The Great Wall
• The Gobi Desert
• The Himalayas
• The Yangtze River

What two rivers were essential to the development of early Chinese civilizations?

• Tigris and Euphrates
• Yellow (Huang He) and Yangtze
• Nile and Indus
• Amazon and Mekong

Why is the Yellow River referred to as 'China’s Sorrow'?

• Its floods were devastating to the people.
• It was the site of many wars.
• Its water was not suitable for irrigation.
• It dried up frequently, causing famine.

How did China's geography influence its development?

• Isolation led to a unique and independent culture.
• Coastal access encouraged early colonization by Europe.
• Open terrain promoted constant invasions.
• The climate discouraged agricultural advancements.

What physical barrier contributed to China's isolation in the south?

• The Himalayan Mountains
• The Ural Mountains
• The Arabian Desert
• The Tiber Plateau

How did early Chinese societies adapt to the physical environment?

• By planting crops along river valleys
• By avoiding mountainous regions
• By settling only in urban centers
• By creating nomadic lifestyles in the desert

What major trade route connected ancient China to Europe?

• The Spice Route
• The Silk Road
• The Amber Road
• The Maritime Road

What was a key export of ancient China?

• Gold
• Silk
• Salt
• Potatoes

How did the invention of paper affect ancient China's economy?

• It led to the widespread use of printing, enhancing trade.
• It improved communication, aiding government efficiency.
• It replaced silk as the primary export product.
• It discouraged the spread of ideas.

Which dynasty is credited with unifying China under one government for the first time?

• Zhou
• Qin
• Han
• Tang