Compare Maps 1–2, 1–3, 1–4, 1–6, and 1–8

question 7

Multiple Choice

Compare Maps 1–2, 1–3, 1–4, 1–6, and 1–8. What geographic characteristics do the regions of all four of the earliest civilizations have in common?

• A)rivers,which provide fertile land for agriculture
• B)mountains,which provide natural barriers against invasion
• C)deserts,which provide isolation from hostile neighbors
• D)All of these answers are correct.

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