HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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millet in an important grain there
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limestone silt from the Gobi Desert covers the soil
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gold has been discovered in nearby mountains
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one of the world’s muddiest rivers runs through the region
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Detailed explanation-1: -This region is sometimes called the “Land of the Yellow Earth” because the ground is covered by yellow limestone silt. The silt comes from the Gobi Desert. It is carried by the wind to the North China Plain. The river that runs through the plain is also full of yellow silt.
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: -The Chinese refer to the river as “the Mother River” and “the cradle of the Chinese civilization". During the long history of China, the Yellow River has been considered a blessing as well as a curse and has been nicknamed both “China’s Pride” and “China’s Sorrow".
Detailed explanation-4: -It’s not surprising that early farmers chose this area to live in. The North China Plain had plenty of water, fertile soil, and a moderate climate. In contrast, the Tibetan Plateau and Northeastern Plain were too cold and dry to grow crops. The Northwestern Deserts were also too dry.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Takla Makan Desert is located in western China. It has a milder climate than the Gobi, and there are some water sources and areas of vegetation. However, the size of the desert and its large dunes still limited travel. These two deserts provided China with a natural defense against outside forces.