Human Geography of China

Which of the following is a human characteristic of a place?

• climate

• language

• landforms

• vegetation

Cutting down trees to build houses is an example of which?

• Location

• Place

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Movement

Building roads and highways in places that never had them before is an example of which theme of geography?

• location

• place

• human-environment interaction

• region

What were the lives of most people like during the Zhou dynasty?

• Most people were nobles

• Most people were farmers

• Most people were priests

• Most people were merchants

Due to mountains and deserts in its western half...

• ...very little of China lives in the eastern half.

• ...China has a small population.

• ...these mountains contain most of China's population.

• ...most of China's population lives in its eastern half.

What is the Yangtze River known for?

• Being the longest river in the world

• Being a major transportation route and home to the Three Gorges Dam

• Being the most polluted river in China

• Being the primary source of drinking water for all of China

Which of the following is a major urban center in China known for its financial and cultural influence?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Guangzhou

• Chengdu

What is the primary language spoken in China?

• Mandarin

• Cantonese

• Shanghainese

• Hakka

Which river is often referred to as the cradle of Chinese civilization?

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Pearl River

• Mekong River

What is the predominant religion practiced in China?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism