Geography of Ancient China

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Geography of Ancient China

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Multiple Choice

What civilization lies to the southwest of China beyond the Himalayan Mountains?

Egypt

India

Mesopotamia

Mongolia

Multiple Choice

China's two main rivers flow into the Yellow Sea which is a part of what OCEAN according to the map?

Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Physical Geography

Mountains/Deserts/Oceans = natural barriers
protected from invasion(+)
isolated (-) slowed spread of ideas/info
isolation (+) gave unique culture

Multiple Choice

Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture?

They helped to integrate the cultures of other world civilizations.

They caused China to constantly be at war with other world civilizations.

They helped China to establish trade with other civilizations.

They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently.

Yangtze River

also known as Chang river
one of China's main rivers
longest
south of Huang River

Huang River

also known as Yellow river
important --> gave fertile soil to North China plain
- loess: fine dust-like material that can form soil
unpredictable flooding --> deposited loess on surrounding plain

Multiple Choice

What resource did the rivers provide to the early settlers of China?

Fresh Water

Fertile Soil

Transportation

All of the above

Oracle Bones

- animal bones or turtle shells carved with written characters

- used by Shang kings/priests to tell the future

Multiple Choice

For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?

to serve a ceremonial meal

to make music for his family

to send messages to the nobles

to ask advice from his ancestors

Dynasty

A series of rulers from the same family line.

4 Major Dynasties of Ancient China

The Shang
The Zhou
The Qin
The Han
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSp3DeNdDzU (6:40)

Multiple Select

Which of the following were advancements made by the Shang Dynasty? (Select ALL that apply)

The Great Wall

First writing system

Standard weights and currency

Paper making

Silk making and silk culture

Multiple Select

Which of the following were advancements made by the Qin? (Select ALL that apply)

The Great Wall

First writing system

Standard weights and currency

Paper making

Silk making and silk culture

Multiple Select

Which of the following were advancements made by the Han Dynasty? (Select ALL that apply)

The Seismometer

First writing system

Standard weights and currency

Paper making

Silk making and silk culture

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