Ancient China- Geography Flashcards
How was China isolated?
a) Desert to the north and west (Gobi Desert)
b) Pacific Ocean to the east
c) Impassable mountains to the south (Himalayas)
d) This enabled the Chinese the develop independently
What are the two rivers in China and what did they provide?
Yellow River (Huang He)
Yangtze River
fresh water, food, fertile soil, and transportation
What is the Yellow River? (Huang He)
Often called the “The Cradle of Chinese Civilization” where the Chinese Civilization first formed. Also known as China’s Sorrow.
Why is the Yellow River also known as China’s Sorrow?
Because of the frequent floods happened in China.
What is the rich yellow colored soil from the Yellow River called? And why is it good?
loess. Which is good for growing a grain called millet.
Why is the Yangtze River so important to China?
Played an important role in the development of the culture and civilization of Ancient China.
What did the Farmers take advantage of from the Yangtze River? Why?
Warm climate and rainy weather to grow rice.
What is Terracing?
Makes most of the mountain’s land. To making sloping land into flat areas that look like steps.
What mountain is contained in China? And what did they provide?
Contains the Himalaya Mountains. Provided a nearly impassable border for Ancient China, keeping the area isolated from many other civilizations. (HOME OF THE YETI)
What are the deserts in China? and what did they provide?
North and West of Ancient China was the large Gobi Desert. Provided borders from the Chinese isolated from the rest of the world.
