13 Questions
What is the primary mountain range mentioned in the text?
Himalayan Mountain Range
Which country does NOT have a part of the Himalayan Mountain Range?
Japan
Which mountain in the Himalayan Mountain Range is referred to as the highest peak on Earth?
Mt. Everest
Why is the Huang He (Yellow River) known as 'China's Sorrow'?
Due to its massive and unpredictable flooding
What geographical feature helped keep China economically and culturally isolated throughout its early dynasties?
Mountains and deserts
Where is the Tibetan Plateau situated?
Between the Himalayan Mountains and the Taklimakan Desert
What is the purpose of the 3 Gorges Dam and hydroelectric plant, constructed by the Chinese government?
To control flooding along the Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
What was the primary reason for the Xia Dynasty to be agriculturally productive?
Construction of canals to stop the flooding of the Yellow River
What evidence is lacking to confirm the existence of the Xia Dynasty?
Written records of their conquest by the Shang Dynasty
How did the Shang Dynasty rulers seek answers to their questions?
By scratching questions on oracle bones and interpreting the cracks
What was one of the significant achievements of the Shang Dynasty?
Creation of elegant colored cloth
How did the Shang kings manage to rule over a larger territory?
By giving land (fiefs) to loyal nobles under a feudal system
What led to the decline of the Shang Dynasty?
Lack of strong leadership
Study Notes
Himalayan Mountain Range
- The Himalayan Mountain Range is the primary mountain range mentioned in the text.
Countries and Mountain Ranges
- India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan have parts of the Himalayan Mountain Range.
- Bangladesh does not have a part of the Himalayan Mountain Range.
Highest Peak on Earth
- Mount Everest, located in the Himalayan Mountain Range, is referred to as the highest peak on Earth.
Huang He (Yellow River)
- The Huang He (Yellow River) is known as 'China's Sorrow' due to its frequent flooding and damage to surrounding areas.
Geographical Features of China
- The Tibetan Plateau, situated in southwestern China, helped keep China economically and culturally isolated throughout its early dynasties.
Tibetan Plateau
- The Tibetan Plateau is situated in southwestern China.
3 Gorges Dam and Hydroelectric Plant
- The 3 Gorges Dam and hydroelectric plant, constructed by the Chinese government, were built to control flooding, generate electricity, and promote economic growth.
Xia Dynasty
- The primary reason for the Xia Dynasty to be agriculturally productive was due to the Huang He (Yellow River) providing fertile soil and ample water supply.
- There is a lack of archaeological evidence to confirm the existence of the Xia Dynasty.
Shang Dynasty
- Shang Dynasty rulers sought answers to their questions through oracle bones and divination.
- One significant achievement of the Shang Dynasty was the development of a writing system.
- Shang kings managed to rule over a larger territory by establishing a feudal system and a strong bureaucracy.
- The decline of the Shang Dynasty was led by external pressures from nomadic tribes and internal power struggles.
Test your knowledge about the mountain ranges in China, including the Himalayan range which spans across several countries and includes the majestic Mt. Everest. Learn about other important mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan and Tian Shan.
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