Chapter 19: Geography and the Early Settlement of China

What protected Inner China from invaders who might have tried to enter from the Northwest?

The Taklimakan Desert

Study the map from the Geography Challenge!!!

You will need to label: -Chang Jiang Basins -Gobi Desert -Himalaya Mountains -North China Plain -Northeastern Plain -Taklimakan Desert -Tibetan Plateau

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

because Inner China had fertile land

China has the ______________ of any country in the world.

largest population

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

low temperatures

Northwest China is to desert as Northeast China is to _____________________.

plains

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

the Chang Jiang Basins

Both the Sungari and Chang Jiang rivers are _______________.

used for transportation by boat

Which word best describes China's climate?

varied

Name one benefit and one challenge of settling near the Chang Jiang Basins.

Benefit: good for growing rice Challenge: little land for farming and grazing

Name one benefit and one challenge of settling near the Yellow River.

Benefit: good silt for farming Challenge: frequent flooding

Name one benefit and one challenge of settling near the Gobi Desert.

Benefit: protected Inner China from invaders Challenge: impossible to live there

Name one benefit and one challenge of settling near the Tibetan Plateau.

Benefit: protected Inner China from invaders; grasses supported livestock Challenge: too dry and cold for farming