WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What two rivers did Lin(Little Girl) ancestors live by?
A
Nile River and White Nile River
B
Yellow River and Yangtze River
C
Euphrates River and Tigris River
D
Colorado River and Mississippi River
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chinese civilization grew up in the river valleys of the Huang River (a.k.a. the Yellow River) and the Yangzi River.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Huang He (Yellow River) Valley is the birthplace of Chinese Civilization. The Yellow River is the second largest river in China and one of the longest river systems in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -There were 2 important river valleys in Ancient China: the Huang He or “Yellow” River to the north and the Yangtze River to the south. The Yellow River gets its name from the yellowish tint of its water. This comes from a rich yellow colored soil that was great for farming.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Yellow River, the Yangtze River and the Lancang River originate from here, nourishing the country and the people for generations. The Origin of the Three Rivers is known as China’s “water tower". The Qinghai Lake, an important reservoir of water sources, provides habitat for nearly 300, 000 water birds every year.

Detailed explanation-5: -Why is it called the Yellow River? The Mandarin Chinese word huang (“yellow”) is a reference to the fine loess sediments that the Yellow River carries to the sea.

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