Medieval China Notes Review

Which natural barrier is located to the southwest of China?

• Gobi Desert

• Himalayas

• Pacific Ocean

Which natural barrier is located to the north of China?

• Himalayas

• Pacific Ocean

• Gobi Desert

Which natural barrier is located to the east of China?

• Pacific Ocean

• Himalayas

• Gobi Desert

Fill in the blank: The _______ led China to believe they were the sole source of civilization.

• moon signs

• ocean tides

• natural barriers

• warring tribes

What are the two major rivers in China?

• Yellow

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Yangtze

What gives the Yellow River its yellow color?

• Sand

• Loess

• Clay

• Gravel

The Gobi Desert is home to many cities on which ancient trade route?

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

• The Amber Road

What direction do China's rivers flow?

• North to South

• West to East

• South to North

• East to West

How did the Grand Canal affect trade?

• It had no effect

• It hindered trade

• It helped trade

• It was irrelevant to trade

What is shown in this picture?

• Forbidden City
• Palace of Wonders

• Grand Canal

• Great Wall