China Flashcards
1931
The 1931 China floods, or the 1931 Yangtze–Huai River floods, were a series of floods that occurred from June to August 1931 in the Republic of China, hitting major cities such as Wuhan, Nanjing and beyond, which eventually culminated into a dike breach along Lake Gaoyou on August 25, 1931.
1931 flood
Millions affected
In one day Yangtze in August rose by 50feet 15 m
Chinas largest island
Taiwan
How many islands does China have
More than 5000
How far is from east to west and north to south
3200 miles, 3300 miles
Chinas Four main geographical parts
Eastern alluvial plains
Southern hills
Western mountains
Northern grasslands
Farming and domestication of rice in southern China began
8000 BCE
Of the world’s 14 mountains that measure over 8000m how many are in China
7
Chinese name of Everest
Qomolangma
Goddess mother of the world
Chinese knot
Signifies 56 ethnic
