Explain how natural climatic conditions influenced the activities of the inhabitants of ancient China.

The large territory of China is divided into 2 parts ー eastern and western. The western one is characterized by the world’s largest alpine systems. For example, Tien ー Shan or Himalayas. They are characterized by sparse vegetation and a continental climate. The eastern part is distinguished by river valleys, has a mild climate, fertile soil and varied vegetation, so it was in this region that the first agriculture arose, the first states appeared.
Due to the large extent of China from north to south, the country is crossed by 2 climatic zones (temperate in the north and subtropical in the south). And since most of the territory is in high humidity, rice, tea trees, and cotton were grown from agricultural crops. IN
North and Northwest China required the development of artificial irrigation, and the lack of snow in Southwest China made it possible to grow rice all year round.
Rivers, seas and lakes contributed to the development of fishing. The use of livestock for tillage led to the development of livestock breeding.