According to Map 2

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to Map 2.1, The Assyrian and Persian Empires, ca. 1000-500 B.C.E., how did Iran's geography affect its development?

• A)The central plateau separated the Iranian civilizations from neighboring cultures, giving it an insular quality.
• B)The mountainous northern border prevented Central Asian nomads from moving into Iran, permitting the Iranians' civilization to develop in relative security.
• C)The southern coastline of Iran developed a sophisticated commercial culture, while the plateau region remained isolated and underdeveloped.
• D)The uncrossable salt deserts forced traffic east and west across Iran, establishing a route for trade and communication between East and West.

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