Ancient China

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Across
  1. 2. DESERT This extremely dry desert in northwestern China made travel dangerous because of its harsh conditions.
  2. 3. RIVER This river in northern China helped early civilizations develop but was also known for its dangerous floods.
  3. 4. RIVER This major river flows across central China and provides water for farming and transportation.
Down
  1. 1. This mountain range forms a natural barrier along the southern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
  2. 2. PLATEAU This high-elevation region in southwestern China is sometimes called the "Roof of the World."
  3. 3. Sea This body of water is located between northern China and the Korean Peninsula.
  4. 5. DESERT This large desert stretches across northern China and southern Mongolia, making travel and settlement difficult.