Question
In ancient times, China’s geography and large size kept its people isolated from other cultures. Many of its earliest peoples settled along the Huang He River, or Yellow River, including the Shang Dynasty. The Shang Dynasty is one of the earliest Chinese dynasties historians have studied, and Shang culture dates back to around 1600 BCE. During the Shang Dynasty, the Chinese worked with bronze tools, made beautiful objects out of jade stone, and developed a written language. The Chinese alphabet doesn't use letters to stand for the sounds of different words like the Latin alphabet; instead, it’s logographic. This means that the language uses characters to represent words or meanings instead of letters. This makes it easier to communicate with people who pronounce the same words differently.
Which of the following contributed to the isolation of ancient China from other civilizations and cultures?
A
China’s policies that limited interactions with neighboring regions
B
China’s advanced technology
C
China’s lack of interest in trade
D
China’s physical geography
Which of the following contributed to the isolation of ancient China from other civilizations and cultures?
A
China’s policies that limited interactions with neighboring regions
B
China’s advanced technology
C
China’s lack of interest in trade
D
China’s physical geography
Answers
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D. China’s physical geography
The physical geography of ancient China, including its vast size and natural barriers like mountains and deserts, contributed significantly to its isolation from other civilizations and cultures.
The physical geography of ancient China, including its vast size and natural barriers like mountains and deserts, contributed significantly to its isolation from other civilizations and cultures.