Multiple choice general knowledge

Which River is reffered as THE SORROW OF CHINA

  1. Hu- Fu River

  2. Fan-Hu-Joo River

  3. Hwang Ho River

  4. Lu-Ho River
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Explanation

The Hwang Ho (Yellow River) is called 'The Sorrow of China' due to its devastating floods that have killed millions throughout Chinese history. 'Hwang Ho' is the older Wade-Giles romanization of what is now spelled 'Huang He' in Pinyin. The river's frequent and destructive flooding earned it this somber nickname.

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