Ancient Chinese Geography
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I:
What is so special about china’s geography?
China is located in Asia. The two major rivers are the Yellow River and the Yangzi River. China civilization is there for a reason. Those are some of China’s geographies.

A: Where is China located today?
China today is located in eastern Asia. It is also located on the east coast of Asia. Most of its land is in the desert area. The high mountains dominated the western part of China. China is about the same size as the Untied States.

B: What River did the ancient Chinese first develop?
There are two major valleys that flow from the sea to the valleys. Those rivers are The Yellow River and The Yangzi River. The rivers stretch for about 3000 miles across. The rivers cause flood and land slides. The rivers have a good cause to in the desert area floods help fertile the soil.

C: Why did China’s civilization develop there?
China’s people started to make their own civilizations in eastern Asia because of the fertile land. The civilizations began along the rivers because the floods from the river helped grow rice. Also you were also able to fish for food. This is why China began in eastern Asia.

D:
One of the greatest or most important parts of china is the high mountain. The high mountains took over most of china’s land. Even both of china’s greatest rivers reach the mountains. That is what makes china so important. There hot beautiful high mountains. The Yellow River and the Yangzi River are important features of china. The Taklimakan Desert has an elevation of 1,640 feet and 2,000 meters.


E: How did China’s geography make it difficult to travel and communicate with other peoples and civilizations?
China’s geography made it difficult to travel and communicate. The high mountains were one of the causes of China’s difficulties to travel and communicate. The rivers were also a cause of difficulty to travel and communicate. The rivers cause floods that made it difficult for people to travel and communicate.

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