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Why did early Chinese civilizations and dynasties thrive for thousands of years with little outside influence?

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The Great Wall prevented invasions.


The Chinese did not need to trade for goods and resources.


Mountains and deserts provided natural barriers.


China is protected by water on all sides.

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Mountains and deserts provided natural barriers.

These geographic features (e.g., the Himalayas, Gobi and Taklamakan deserts, and rugged ranges) limited contact and invasion, helping China develop with relatively little outside influence.