How did geography affect the development of Chinese civilization? The growth of Chinese civilization depended on the Yellow River, but the Yellow River also brought suffering to Chinese people.
The growth of Chinese civilization was slowed by the Yellow River and it only flourished when people moved away from rivers.
The natural resources of China encouraged Chinese people to build massive public works projects to benefit the poor.
The natural resources of China encouraged Chinese farmers to create artificial rivers, like the Yellow River, where they could produce crops.