The Settlement of Ancient China

What is the main topic of the learning material?

• The Settlement of Ancient China

• The Fall of the Roman Empire

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Rise of the Internet

How did China's geography shape the way the Chinese lived in Ancient Times?

• It had no impact

• It influenced their agriculture and settlement patterns

• It made them isolated from the world

• It led to constant warfare.

What is the other name for the Huang River?

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

Which desert's dust is known as loess?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Kalahari

• Atacama

Fill in the blank: The _______ Mountains are located in the Southwest of China.

• Andes

• Rocky

• Himalaya

• Alps

What ocean borders China to the East?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is a reason why travel and trade were difficult for China?

• Lack of resources

• Physical barriers

• Political instability

• Technological backwardness

What is a dynasty?

• A ruling family that holds power for many years

• A type of government

• A military leader

• A religious group

What was one reason farming was successful during the Shang dynasty?

• Use of modern machinery

• Shang leaders organizing groups of farmers

• Importing crops from other regions

• Favorable weather conditions.

How did the Shang government control flooding?

• By planting trees

• By building dam-like structures

• By digging canals

• By using sandbags