The geography of China and how it has effected its history
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Curipod generated lesson: "The geography of China and how it has effected its history". #5-7
jgpollack
Updated 5 months ago
1. Slide
60 seconds
China's geography is largely mountainous and has helped form the country's borders. The two main rivers of the country, the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, were major trading routes, connecting the Chinese people to other parts of the world. The mountains have also enabled the Chinese people to be isolated from outsiders and have helped shape the culture and history of China, such as the Himalaya's, which separate India from China .
Geography of China and its Impact on History
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is the name of the mountain range that forms a natural border between China and India?
3. Slide
60 seconds
Geographic Isolation: The large physical size of China, combined with its mountain ranges, deserts, and rivers, has led to it being geographically isolated from other cultures. This has led to a unique culture and history that is distinct from other countries. Fertile Soil: The long, flat plains of China, especially the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, are considered to be some of the most fertile soils in the world. This has allowed Chinese civilizations to flourish and develop over time. Agricultural Innovation: The harsh climate and rugged terrain of the Himalayas, Gobi Desert, and Taklamakan Desert forced the Chinese people to develop innovative agricultural techniques, such as irrigation systems and terracing, which enabled them to cultivate crops in difficult conditions.
Concepts:
4. Poll
60 seconds
What effect has geography had on the history of China?
- It has been a major source of natural resources and strategic advantage.
- It has been a barrier to contact with other cultures.
- It has been a source of conflict.
- It has had no effect on Chinese history.
5. Slide
60 seconds
The Gobi Desert and Taklamakan Desert were both important parts of the ancient Silk Road trade route that linked China with the West. This trade helped to facilitate the exchange of ideas, technologies, and goods, which had a profound impact on Chinese culture and economy. China's mountains and hills were ideal for tea cultivation, and tea has played an important role in Chinese culture and trade for centuries.
Economic impact
6. Word cloud
60 seconds
Which agricultural product was easily grown on China's hills and mountains?
7. Poll
20 seconds
What trade route passed through the Gobi Desert and Taklamakan Desert ?
- The Kings Route
- The Silk Road
- The Mongolian Corridor
- These deserts are impassible
8. Slide
60 seconds
The rugged terrain of the Himalayas and the deserts made it difficult for China to expand its empire beyond its borders. However, the Chinese did manage to conquer some of the surrounding regions, such as Tibet and Xinjiang, which were strategically important because of their proximity to the Himalayas and deserts.
Military impact
9. Poll
20 seconds
Despite its difficult terrain what strategically important are was conquered by China?
- Tibet
- The Mongolian Steppes
- The Plains of Xia
- Mount Everest
10. Slide
60 seconds
The Himalayas acted as a natural boundary between India and China, which made it difficult for Buddhism to spread from India to China. However, once the Silk Road was established, Buddhism was able to spread across the mountains and into China, where it became a significant influence on Chinese culture and religion.
Religious impact: Buddhism
11. Word cloud
60 seconds
What allowed Buddhism to spread to China?
12. Slide
60 seconds
China is the fourth largest country in the world in terms of land area, with a total of 9.6 million square kilometers. The Eurasian Steppe, which is one of the major land features of China, played a major role in the country's cultural exchanges with the nomadic tribes of Central Asia and Mongolia. The Grand Canal of China, which is the longest canal in the world, was built in the 5th century BC to connect the Huang He and Chang Jiang river systems.
Did you know?
13. Poll
20 seconds
What is the largest canal ever built?
- The Suez Canal
- The Grand Canal of China
- The Hwange Canal
- The Mongolian "River"
14. Open question
300 seconds
How have the Himalayas, Gobi Desert, and Taklamakan Desert impacted the history of China?
15. Slide
60 seconds
The Yellow River and Yangtze River valleys provided the Chinese with fertile land and plentiful water for agriculture and transportation, and also helped to unify the different regions of China. China's southern coastline, with its many ports and natural harbors, was an important gateway for trade with Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Major Waterways
16. Poll
20 seconds
What did China's waterways do?
- Helped unify it
- Provide it with fertile land
- Helped trade
- All of these things
17. Open question
300 seconds
What impact have the Yellow River and Yangtze River had on the history of China?
18. Open question
300 seconds
How have the geographic features of China shaped its history and culture?
19. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw a picture of China with its most important Geographical feature.
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