| Word |
Concept |
Regents Usage
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| Archipelago |
Chain of Islands |
Japan
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| Peninsula |
Land Surrounded by Three (3) sides of Water |
Italy - Location is ideal for Mediterranean sea trade. Korean Peninsula - Located near China so cultural diffusion occurs. Iberian Peninsula - Located on the Atlantic, so first to sail westward to New World (Americas).
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| Himalaya Mountains |
Between China & India |
Prevents Cultural Diffusion and Isolates China
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| Monsoons |
Seasonal Winds |
Bring Rain during one season, and dry during another. Indian Subcontinent Farming.
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| Island |
Surrounded by Water |
Great Britain difficult to invade (Napoleon, Hitler), causes them to create a strong shipbuilding industry for trade and a strong navy.
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| Desert |
Very Little Water |
Sahara Deserts prevents Europe from exploring deeper into Africa. Kingdoms of Mali, Songhai, Ghana trade salt and gold to Middle East through Desert trade routes.
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| Cold Climate |
Extreme Climate |
Prevents Napoleon and Hitler from conquering Russia/Soviet Union
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