Geography and History of China

Front

What is the Chinese idea that rulers were commanded to rule by gods and that kings were to take care of the people?

Back

Mandate of Heaven

Front

Along which river in China did the first cities develop?

Back

Yellow River

Front

Which mountain range forms the southwestern border of China? Between China and Nepal.

Back

The Himalayas

Front

Much of the northern part of China is covered by __________.

Back

The Gobi Desert

Front

What are deposits of yellow silt that make the soil fertile?

Back

Loess

Front

The Zhou Dynasty believed this gave them the order to rule China.

Back

Mandate of Heaven

Front

Created by Wu Di, this changed the day-to-day running of government and increased the importance of education.

Back

Civil Service

Front

What is one thing the Han dynasty is known for?

Back

trading along the Silk Road

Front

Civilization in Ancient China settled and started cultivating rice along what river?

Back

Huang He / Yellow River

Front

Civilization in Ancient China settled and started cultivating rice along what river?

Back

Huang He / Yellow River