Read the passage carefully. To the south and southeast of China are the Himalaya Mountains. These are the highest mountains in the world. They provided a nearly impassable border for Ancient China, keeping the area isolated from many other civilizations. They were also important to Chinese religion and were considered sacred. – “Ancient China: Geography,” Ken Nelson


Based on the passage, why were the Himalaya Mountains important to the people of ancient China? Choose three correct answers.

considered sacred

enabled travel and trade

formed a natural border

protected them from others

provided a good place to farm