6.31 Geography of Ancient China

Which desert is a significant geographical feature of ancient China?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What is the name of the plateau located in ancient China?

• Plateau of Tibet

• Colorado Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

• Altiplano Plateau

Which mountain range is a prominent feature in ancient China?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

Which river is one of the major rivers in ancient China?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

Which ocean borders ancient China?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is another major river in ancient China besides the Yangtze River?

• Yellow River

• Ganges River

• Danube River

• Volga River

How did physical barriers affect China's development?

• They made trade and communication easier.

• They isolated China from other civilizations.

• They encouraged frequent invasions.

• They provided easy access to resources.

Which two great deserts are mentioned as barriers in China?

• Sahara and Kalahari

• Gobi and Taklimakan

• Mojave and Sonoran

• Atacama and Patagonian

What natural feature forms a wall to the west of China?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

What is another name for the Huang River?

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Gobi River

• North China River