15 Questions
What is a significant advantage of China's natural barriers?
Protection from invaders
Which mountain range runs across the southwestern part of China?
The Himalayan Mountains
What is a disadvantage of China's natural barriers?
They prevented trade with other early civilizations
What can be said about Ancient China's geography?
It has many natural barriers
What is the highest peak in the Himalayan Mountains?
Mt. Everest
What can be said about the four distinct regions of Ancient China?
They were all affected by natural barriers
What two rivers are mentioned as being protected by natural barriers?
The Yellow River and the Yangtze River
What is the location of the Hainan Province in China?
Southeast of the Himalayan Mountains
What is the primary purpose of the natural barriers surrounding Ancient China?
To protect Ancient China from invaders and outside influences
What is unique about the Gobi Desert compared to other deserts?
It lacks large sand dunes and is covered by many basins with smooth, rocky floors
What is the primary reason for the limited use of the Tibetan Tundra?
It is too cold and lacks water
What is the primary crop grown in the river valley regions of central China?
Rice
What is the purpose of the laws set in place to protect Hainan Island?
To protect the natural environment from manmade devastation
What is the geological feature that separates the East Sea and the South Sea?
The Strait of Taiwan
What is the climate like in the Gobi Desert?
Very diverse, with some regions reaching high temperatures and others reaching low temperatures
Explore how China's diverse geographical features, including mountains, deserts, and rivers, shaped the country's development and isolation. Learn about the natural barriers that protected ancient China and how they impacted its growth.
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