How did geography shape civilizations in ancient India and China?
A) they built cities away from areas prone to flooding and dangerous weather
B) they grew along rivers and other bodies of water
C) they emerged where mountains and other natural barriers offered protection***
D) they constructed towns and cities well-established trade routes
Actually Ms. Sue is right, I just took my test and the correct answer is B.
Both of you are wrong!
It would have to be B no matter what; they did not have technology like we do to have had water irrigated wherever they wanted with pipes. They needed rivers, lakes, anything by water to get water and grow crops.
I got it right It is B
The correct answer is C) they emerged where mountains and other natural barriers offered protection.
To understand how geography shaped civilizations in ancient India and China, it is important to analyze their unique geographical features.
In ancient India, the civilization of the Indus Valley developed along the Indus River. The Indus River provided a reliable water source for agricultural purposes, which allowed the civilization to thrive. Additionally, the Indus Valley was surrounded by natural barriers such as the Himalayan Mountains and the Thar Desert. These natural barriers offered protection from potential invasions, leading to the emergence of stable and secure civilizations.
Similarly, in ancient China, the civilization developed along the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. Both rivers provided fertile soil for agriculture, which became the foundation of their economy. Additionally, China is surrounded by natural barriers such as mountains, including the Himalayas, Tian Shan, and Kunlun Mountains. These natural barriers offered protection and limited contact with neighboring regions, allowing for the development of unique cultural and political systems.
By understanding the geographical features of these regions, it becomes clear that both ancient India and China emerged and thrived in areas where mountains and other natural barriers provided protection.