Chapter 6 - Ancient China Flashcards
1
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Gobi Desert
A
A very harsh desert north of China that separates it from its neighbors.
2
Q
Plateau of Tibet
A
West of China - very HIGH MOUNTAINS.
3
Q
Himalayan Mountains
A
Make up the Southwest border of China.
4
Q
Plow and Wheelbarrow
A
Allowed farmers to dig up more land and haul heavier loads. They could make more crops.
5
Q
Silk Road
A
Most famous Chinese trade route that went 4000 miles from China, through the desert and mountains, until it got to the Mediterranean Sea.
6
Q
Great Wall of China
A
A barrier wall across the north part of China. It was built originally to protect China from invaders.
7
Q
How did the Plow and Wheelbarrow affect life for the Chinese?
A
They helped increase the amount of work people could do so that the Chinese empire could get rich.
