Question
Which describes a way in which Russia's geography influenced the development of its civilization?
A.
South-flowing rivers connected it economically and culturally to the Byzantine empire.
B.
West-flowing rivers connected it economically and culturally to Western Europe.
C.
The Ural Mountains and the Eurasian plain kept Russia isolated.
D.
Its southern steppe region allowed it to grow grain and become a leading food exporter
A.
South-flowing rivers connected it economically and culturally to the Byzantine empire.
B.
West-flowing rivers connected it economically and culturally to Western Europe.
C.
The Ural Mountains and the Eurasian plain kept Russia isolated.
D.
Its southern steppe region allowed it to grow grain and become a leading food exporter
Answers
GPT-5 mini
A.
Explanation: Early Russian states (Kievan Rus) used south-flowing rivers like the Dnieper and Volga as trade routes to the Black and Caspian Seas, linking them with Constantinople and the Byzantine world and bringing cultural, religious (Orthodox Christianity), and economic influences.
Explanation: Early Russian states (Kievan Rus) used south-flowing rivers like the Dnieper and Volga as trade routes to the Black and Caspian Seas, linking them with Constantinople and the Byzantine world and bringing cultural, religious (Orthodox Christianity), and economic influences.