Geography of Ancient China

After seeing the map of all of the continents, what continent is China located on?

(a)  

Why did early Chinese civilizations first grow near the Yellow River?

• A. It was close to the ocean for fishing

• The soil was fertile for farming

• It had many mountains for shelter

• It was the only water source in China

Besides fertile soil, what other advantage did rivers like the Yellow and Yangtze provide to ancient peoples?

• They kept people isolated from each other

• They served as natural barriers against invaders

• They could be used for transportation and trade

• They had no real impact on daily life

What is one challenge the Yellow River caused for people living nearby?

• Constant freezing in winter

• Frequent flooding of the land

• Saltwater intrusion

• Lack of fish for food

Name one physical feature that you can find in China other than the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers.

How did geography help Ancient China become a successful civilization?

• Geography made it easy for people to avoid working together

• Rivers and fertile land helped people farm, settle, and build communities

• Mountains and deserts stopped people from living in the region

• Geography only affected trade, not daily life

How did physical barriers like mountains and deserts help Ancient China develop as a civilization?

• They prevented people from farming and settling
  

• They helped protect Ancient China from invasions and outside influence

• They made travel and communication easier with other regions

• They caused Ancient China to depend only on trade