Question

Which of the following is an example of how geography directly affects historical development?

A. The ancient civilizations of both Egypt and the Indus Valley flourished near rivers.
B. Inca art in South America developed geometric designs commonly seen on textiles.
C. Both North America and India had revolutions that overthrew the British monarchy.
D. Democracy first originated in ancient Greece before it was established anywhere else.
WITH EXPLANATION

Answer 1

a. Because the Egypt and Indus valley are in the desert, living near a river gave access to a food supply, water and better soil for growing crops. There were better resources to build shelter, and the river provided a safe route of transportation to other areas.