15 Questions
Which geographic features separated ancient China from the rest of the world?
Deserts and mountains
What is the highest mountain range in the world that borders southern China?
The Himalayan Mountains
Which desert is located in the eastern part of Outer China?
The Gobi Desert
What is the name of the depression located north of the Taklamakan Desert?
The Turfan Depression
Which plain is located to the east of the Gobi Desert?
The Northeastern Plain
What is the main section of China where most of ancient Chinese history took place?
Inner China
Which group of people lived in the Gobi Desert and were enemies of the Chinese?
The Mongols
Which two main areas make up Inner China?
The North China Plain and the Chang Jiang Basins
Which river is sometimes called the 'cradle of the Chinese civilization'?
The Yellow River
Which river is located in southern China and is ideal for growing rice?
The Yangtze River
What is the nickname for the Huang He River?
China's Sorrow
Which rivers helped the Chinese civilization survive and expand?
The Yellow River and the Yangtze River
What kept the Chinese separate from the rest of the ancient world for a long time?
Mountain ranges and deserts
What did the first Chinese people do for food?
Farmed the rich soil, hunted, and caught fish from the rivers
What is the current rank of China in terms of country size?
Third largest country in the world
Test your knowledge of Ancient China's geography and its impact on the country's development with this quiz. Learn about the challenges ancient Chinese faced in transportation and communication, and explore how geography shaped their civilization.
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