Ancient China Geography

Where is the modern-day country of China located?

• South America

• East Asia

• Europe

• Africa

What is a characteristic of the Chang Jiang River?

• It is the shortest river in Asia

• It is the longest river in Asia

• It is the widest river in the world

• It flows through Africa

Why is the Huang He River called the Yellow River?

• Because of the loess that turns the river yellow

• Because of the gold found in the river

• Because of the yellow fish in the river

• Because of the yellow flowers along the banks

What is loess?

• A type of fish

• A dusty material that forms into soil

• A kind of plant

• A type of rock

Where does the loess in the Huang He River come from?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Himalayas

• The Gobi Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

What is the Gobi Desert?

• A tropical rainforest

• A harsh desert covering much of northern China

• A mountain range

• A large lake

What natural event is the Huang He River known for?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

• Volcanic eruptions

What does the term "China’s Sorrow" refer to?

• The beauty of the river

• The river's destructive floods

• The river's length

• The river's depth

What is the natural barrier to the east of China?

• Qinling Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Pacific Ocean

• Taklimakan Desert

How long ago did people settle near the Huang He and Chang Jiang Rivers in China?

• Approximately 1.7 million years ago.
• About 7,000 years ago.

• Around 10,000 years ago.
• Approximately 500,000 years ago.