HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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The northwestern region provided many fertile areas suitable for farming.
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The mountains and deserts in western and southwestern China slowed the exchange of ideas.
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The lack of deep-water ports on the eastern coast prevented China from developing trade
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The three major river systems provided barriers against invasion
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Detailed explanation-1: -The surrounding desert, mountains, and seas created natural barriers which protected the Ancient Chinese civilization from outside invaders. Its early civilization stayed contained within the natural barriers and did not start spreading until trade routes were developed.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Silk Road served not only as route for exporting goods such as silk, spices, precious metals, minerals handicrafts, architecture and paintings but also transmitted cultural exchange including theatric performance, dance and music art. The Great Silk Road played moreover a major role in dissemination of religions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Within the context of the Silk Roads, China has often been regarded as a country of export. However, throughout the history of these routes a number of goods have been introduced to China via the Silk Roads. These have included types of fruit, crops, herbs and spices as well as various medicines.
Detailed explanation-4: -China was isolated from much of the rest of the world by dry deserts to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the east and mountains to the south. This enabled the Chinese to develop independently from other world civilizations. This isolation contributed to the Chinese belief that China was the center of the earth.