China's Great Rivers

What is the second longest river in Asia mentioned in the passage?

The Huang He is yellow in color because of the ______ it carries.

• silt

• mud

• salts

• pollutants

The term 'Huang He' means the Yellow River.

• Yellow River

• Red River

• Blue River

• Green River

The Huang He begins at the Bayan Har Mountains in Qinghai and flows into the Bohai Sea.

• It begins at the Bayan Har Mountains and flows into the Bohai Sea.

• It begins at the Himalayas and flows into the South China Sea.

• It begins at the Tibetan Plateau and flows into the East China Sea.

• It begins at the Kunlun Mountains and flows into the Yellow Sea.

The Yangtze River is approximately 6300 km long.

• 6300 km

• 5000 km

• 7200 km

• 8000 km

Which river is the longest in Asia?

• Huang He

• Yangtze

• Nile

• Amazon

The Huang He river played a crucial role in the development of ancient Chinese civilization by facilitating agriculture and promoting cultural exchanges.

• It provided water resources but had no major impact.

• It played a crucial role in facilitating agriculture and cultural exchanges.

• It was primarily a natural barrier that isolated communities.

• It was used solely for religious ceremonies.

Archaeologists learn about civilizations that existed over four thousand years ago by analyzing artifacts and excavation sites.

• By analyzing artifacts and excavation sites

• By reading modern history books

• Through oral traditions passed down generations

• By guessing based on legends

What were the Huang and Yangtze Rivers used for besides farming?

The Grand Canal, an ancient man-made waterway, was built primarily to facilitate transportation between northern and southern China.

• To facilitate transportation between northern and southern China.

• For irrigation purposes only.

• To generate hydroelectric power.

• For recreational activities.