WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient China was isolated in early times due to China’s physical geography. The surrounding desert, mountains, and seas created natural barriers which protected the Ancient Chinese civilization from outside invaders.

Detailed explanation-2: -To the north and west of Ancient China were two of the world’s largest deserts: the Gobi Desert and the Taklamakan Desert. These deserts also provided borders that kept the Chinese isolated from the rest of the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Himalayan Mountains form a natural barrier between India and China. The Himalayas include nine of the world’s ten tallest mountain peaks (including the very tallest, Mount Everest). No other mountain range in the world is as high as the Himalayas!

Detailed explanation-4: -The cold, rocky plateau and the high mountains made travel through this area to Inner China very difficult. The northwestern part of Outer China is known for its great deserts, including the Taklamakan and Gobi Deserts. The deserts are harsh places to live and difficult for travelers to cross.