Unit 1A Cause and Effect Priority SS Practice

How did the Sahara Desert impact the development of trade in Africa?

• It facilitated easy travel and trade routes.

• It acted as a barrier, making trade difficult.

• It provided fertile land for agriculture.

• It was a source of abundant water.

Which geographic feature significantly influenced the development of ancient Greek culture?

• The Nile River

• The Himalayas

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Sahara Desert

How did the Silk Road affect the cultures of Asia and Europe?

• It isolated cultures from each other.

• It led to the spread of diseases only.

• It facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and religions.

• It was used exclusively for military purposes.

What was one effect of the monsoon winds on trade in the Indian Ocean?

• They made sea travel impossible.

• They allowed for predictable and seasonal trade routes.

• They caused frequent shipwrecks.

• They had no impact on trade.

How did the geography of the Italian Peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?

• It isolated Rome from other civilizations.

• It provided fertile land and access to the sea for trade.

• It was mostly desert, limiting agricultural development.

• It was mountainous, making travel and communication difficult.

What was one effect of the Trans-Saharan trade routes on West African kingdoms?

• They led to the decline of West African kingdoms.

• They isolated West African kingdoms from the rest of the world.

• They facilitated the spread of Islam and increased wealth.

• They had no significant impact on West African kingdoms.

How did the geography of Japan influence its cultural development?

• It led to frequent invasions by neighboring countries.

• It encouraged a culture of isolation and self-reliance.

• It provided vast plains for agriculture.

• It made Japan a central hub for international trade.

What was one effect of the Hanseatic League on European trade?

• It decreased trade between European cities.

• It established a network of trade routes and increased economic cooperation.

• It led to the decline of European cities.

• It had no impact on European trade.

How did the geography of the Arabian Peninsula influence the spread of Islam?

• It isolated the Arabian Peninsula from other regions.

• It facilitated trade routes that helped spread Islam.

• It provided abundant water resources for agriculture.

• It was mostly forested, making travel difficult.

What was one effect of the mountainous terrain on the development of Greek city-states?

• It led to the unification of all Greek city-states.

• It caused the Greek city-states to develop independently and often compete with each other.

• It made agriculture the primary economic activity.

• It had no impact on the development of Greek city-states.