Ancient China Geography

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Ancient China-Geography Nemesis cieeaeceescseeseett | Date___ Period The Land of China ‘Two powerful rivers have helped shape Chinese history. The Huang He, or Yellow ‘River, Flows across China. As i¢ Flows, it Carries large amounts of rich soll. The soil spreads along che banks of the river. This makes the land more fertile, or a high quality For farming. Farmers along the Huang He are able to grow more food. However, the Huang He often floods. Millions oF People have died because of these floods. The Chang Jiang, or Yangtze River, is another important ; Waterway in China. Like the Huang He, the Chiang Jiang provides rich SOit For farming. Jt also Serves as a way OF trade and transportation. Mountains and deserts Cover tnuch of China. They _ were difficult to Cross, acting lIke walls around the Counery. These natural barriers limited Contact | between China and other civilizations. The high mountains and vast deserts helped China develop a Unique Culture. Chinese civilization was different from other Civilizations. aura MOUNTAINS i gus Pacific Ocean Yellow Ror Huang He R. Pace Yangtze R or Chang Jiang I Bay of Bengal Rivers | Mountains Te provided rich soil For Chinese farmers © Caused tnany deaths by flooding | © used as waterways for trade and ‘transportation Formed a barrier around the Country making it digficute for invaders to emer © Inade it possible for China to develop a unique Culture and civilization Deserts © Created a barrier around the country, like the mountains did Geography Questions- Use the article and map to answer the following questions. 2. What mountain range separates India fromm China? 2. What cer. rated in the noreh Central part of china? 3. What wo rivers have shaped china’s history? 4. Why are the farmers able to grow Crops on the banks of the Huang He or Yellow ‘Ryer?

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