China's Geography and Medieval Development
8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can explain how geographic features impacted China's development in the Middle Ages.
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Ancient China was geographically isolated by deserts, mountains, and the Pacific Ocean, allowing for independent cultural development.
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The Yellow River and the Yangtze River provided fresh water, fertile soil, and transportation, and were central to Chinese culture.
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The Gobi and Taklamakan deserts to the north and west, along with the Himalaya Mountains to the south, acted as natural barriers, though the deserts were also home to groups like the Mongols.
