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6.32 - Test - Geographic Isolation of China

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did geography surrounding China affect its development?

a)

China developed interconnected to other civilizations

b)

China developed independently from other civilizations

c)

China was codependent on its neighbors

d)

China depended on its neighbors for support

2.

How did the Himalayas benefit China's southern border?

a)

Acted as impassable border

b)

Acted as a transport for goods

c)

Gave China access to resources

d)

None of the above

3.

Select all of the following ways that geography influenced the development of China (2)

a)

Without outside influence, China developed a unique culture

b)

Natural features made it easy for China to travel to and borrow ideas from the other river valley civilizations

c)

Natural barriers isolated China from the rest of the world

d)

it's location in the center of the Mediterranean Sea caused it to be a center for trade

4.

Select all of the following geographical features that isolated China from the rest of the world. (3)

a)

Deserts

b)

Mountains

c)

Ocean

d)

Silk Road

5.

The _________ forms part of China's natural border to the west.

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Tibetan Plateau

c)

Gobi Desert

d)

Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)

6.

What conclusion about ancient Chinese isolation can be drawn from the map?

a)

The numerous geographic features of Ancient China led to isolation and independent development.

b)

Chinese rivers could not be crossed and made communication with neighboring regions impossible.

c)

Travel by road and water to the west was difficult due to China's poor relationship with India.

d)

Ancient China was landlocked, which made travel by water for trade and commerce difficult.

7.

How did the Gobi Desert impact China's northern border?

a)

Provided a route for trade and commerce

b)

Acted as a natural barrier

c)

Provided fertile land for agriculture

d)

None of the above

8.

The geographical feature that forms China's eastern border is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Himalayas
Gobi Desert
Pacific Ocean
Tibetan Plateau
9.
#9
a)
China
b)
Mongolia
c)
Japan
d)
Korean Peninsula
10.

Identify the locations of 3 of China's natural barriers.