china Flashcards

1
Q

why was the Great wall of china built?

A

to stop foreign invaders

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2
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what were the houses in china made out of?

A

Mud

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3
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What was a problem faced by people who settled in the Chang Jiang Basin?

A

Limited farm land and not suitable for herding animals like cows.

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4
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Why was the North China Plain referred to as the “Land of the Yellow Earth?”

A

Huang He River would flood the plain and leave loess behind.

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5
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What was a problem faced by people who settled in the North China Plain?

A

Huang He River flooded regularly and caused much destruction.

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6
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Why did many people settle near the Huang He River?

A

Had plenty of water, fertile soil and a good climate.

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7
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Why was the Great Wall of China built?

A

To prevent invasions from the Northeastern Plains

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