Which of the Following Best Summarizes Professor Jared Diamond's Contribution

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes Professor Jared Diamond's contribution regarding the influence of geography on history and cultural values?

• A) People in the plains are more likely to invade than those settled in higher altitudes.
• B) Historically, societies in the north are more developed than those in the south.
• C) Civilizations near major rivers are more developed than those settled near major oceans.
• D) Historically, innovations spread faster east to west than north to south.
• E) Historically, invasions have always happened from the west to the east.

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