China Unit Test Flashcards 2025

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How is fertile land typically represented on a physical map?

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Fertile land is represented with green tones and flat areas on a map

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What are three things a physical map can tell you?

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1. 1. landforms

2. 2. elevation

3. 3. bodies of water

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Which settlements did not include a natural barrier?**

Back

North China Plain

Chang Jiang Basins

Northeastern Plain

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What is one positive and negative of living in China’s deserts?

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Positive: protection

Negative: difficult travel and trade

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What was the climate of the Chang Jiang Basin?

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Warm/cool year round & a lot of rainfall

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What are two positives of settling in the North China Plain?

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1. 1. Fertile soil

2. 2. flat land that allows for travel & trade

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What are two negatives of settling in the Tibetan Plateau?

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1. 1. Climate is too cold for growing crops

2. 2. Elevation makes it difficult to travel & trade

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How did bronze help the Shang people?**

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Bronze was the strongest metal created at the time. Helped them advance in multiple areas of life (weapons, sculptures, vases)

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How could you describe the beliefs of the Shang people?**

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The Shang believed in ancestor worship. They believed their ancestor could bring them good luck

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What were the roles/jobs of each group in feudalism?**

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1. King - owned all of the land and allowed nobles to control some portions

2. aristocrats- controlled portions of the land for the King. Became wealthy in return

3. Farmers - worked the land. Received protection and stability in return