Review - Geography
| Word | Concept | Regents Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Archipelago | Chain of Islands | Japan |
| 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). |
| Himalaya Mountains | Between China & India | Prevents Cultural Diffusion and Isolates China |
| Monsoons | Seasonal Winds | Bring Rain during one season, and dry during another. Indian Subcontinent Farming. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Cold Climate | Extreme Climate | Prevents Napoleon and Hitler from conquering Russia/Soviet Union |