HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT one of China’s natural barriers?
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The Himalayan Mountains
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The Pacific Ocean
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The Rocky Mountains
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The Gobi Desert
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Pamir, the Tian Shan, and the Himalayan mountain ranges form a tight curve on China’s western border. Because of those natural barriers, China remained isolated from much of the ancient world for thousands of years.
Detailed explanation-2: -Physical barriers (water, mountains, deserts, plateaus provided protection.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Himalaya Mountains are the largest in the world and protect China to the southwest. To the north of China is the Gobi Desert, while the Pacific Ocean lies to the east. The Chinese were in relative isolation from the rest of the world for centuries.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Great Wall was built by the ancient Chinese for the purpose of defence.
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