6T Chapter 19-Geography & Early China Study Guide

Front 1

Which of these words best describes China's climate?

Back 1

varied

Front 2

China has the _________ of any country in the world.

Back 2

largest population

Front 3

Geography of Outer China-
Northwest-desert
Southwest-plateau
Northeast-

Back 3

plains

Front 4

Because the Tibetan Plateau has a very high elevation, it also has

Back 4

low temperatures

Front 5

What protected Inner China from invaders who might try to enter from the northwest?

Back 5

the Taklamakan Desert

Front 6

Both the Sungari and the Chang Jiang rivers are

Back 6

used for transportation by boat

Front 7

Because rice requires warm weather and a lot of moisture, where did the ancient Chinese grow rice?

Back 7

the Chang Jiang Basins

Front 8

In ancient times, why did more people settle in Inner China than in Outer China?

Back 8

because Inner China had fertile land

Front 9

How did the Physical Feature of the Yellow River benefit and challenge early settlers?

Back 9

Benefit- good silt for farming


Challenge- Frequent flooding

Front 10

How did the Physical Feature of the Gobi Desert benefit and challenge early settlers?

Back 10

Benefit-protected Inner China from invaders


Challenge-really impossible to live there

Front 11

How did the Physical Feature of the Chang Jiang Basins benefit and challenge early settlers?

Back 11

Benefit-good for growing rice


Challenge-little land for farming or grazing-rain forest

Front 12

How did the Physical Feature of the Tibetan Plateau benefit and challenge early settlers?

Back 12

Benefit-protected Inner China from invaders


Challenge-too dry and cold for farming