The Great Ditch of China - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the historical efforts by the Manchurians to control immigration into their region, including the construction of the Great Wall and the Willow Palisade. It highlights the Qing Dynasty's policies, the settlement of Han people, and the threat of Russian expansion. The video also touches on modern demographics in Manchuria and geographical features like the Yellow River and its proximity to North Korea.

What was one of the methods used by the Manchurians to prevent immigration?

• Constructing a series of forts

• Creating a desert barrier

• Building a great ditch

• Establishing a naval blockade

Why did the Qing Dynasty allow Han settlers into Manchuria in the 18th century?

• To establish a cultural exchange

• To boost the local economy

• Due to famine and drought in China

• To create a new military base

What was the Willow Palisade, and what happened to it over time?

• A trade route that expanded

• A defensive structure that fell into disrepair

• A cultural site that was preserved

• A type of tree plantation that thrived

What was one reason for allowing Han settlers into northern Manchuria?

• To establish a new capital

• To counter Russian expansion

• To develop new industries

• To promote tourism

What geographical feature served as a barrier to Korean immigrants?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Yellow River

• The Great Wall

• The Himalayas