Geography Flashcards
China’s full name?
Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo 中华人民共和国
China’s territory?
9600,000 km^2
How many administrative divisions/provinces/autonomous regions/municipalities/special administrative?
34 Administrative Divisions/ 23 Provinces/ 5 Autonomous Regions/ 4 Municipalities/ 2 Special Administrative
Which city is China’s capital? Which city is China’s economic center?
Beijing (capital), Shanghai (economic center)
Which city is the ancient capital of 13 imperial dynasties?
Xi’an
How many ethnic groups in China? How many minorities?Which one has the largest population?
56 ethnics, 55 minorities, Han People (largest)
How many levels can be divided into according to altitude?
3
Which plateau is called “Roof of the world”?
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Which peak is the highest one of the Himalayas?
Qomolangma
Which mountain is the natural boundary between China’s North and South?
The Qinling Ridge
Which river is the largest one in China?
Which river is the mother river of the Chinese nation?
The Yangtze River or Changjiang (largest)
The Yellow River or Huanghe (mother river)
What is Wuyue?
The Five Great Mountain (Mount Tai, Mount Hua, Mount Heng (north yue), Hengshan (south yue) Mountain, Mount Song)
Which mountain was the holy mountain worshipped by the people and sacrificed to by the emperor?
Mount Tai
Where is the The Hanging Temple?
Hengshan Mountain
Where is the Shaolin Temple?
Song Mountain