Question
One way in which Russia's geography affected its early history was that
A. the lack of natural barriers on the steppe encouraged migration.
B. the lack of fertile land promoted the development of trade.
C. the river network encouraged contact with Western Europe.
D. the mountains protected Russia from invasion.
A. the lack of natural barriers on the steppe encouraged migration.
B. the lack of fertile land promoted the development of trade.
C. the river network encouraged contact with Western Europe.
D. the mountains protected Russia from invasion.
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A. the lack of natural barriers on the steppe encouraged migration.
Explanation: The open Eurasian steppe had few natural defenses, allowing migrations and invasions (e.g., Slavs, Vikings, Mongols) that shaped early Russian history.
Explanation: The open Eurasian steppe had few natural defenses, allowing migrations and invasions (e.g., Slavs, Vikings, Mongols) that shaped early Russian history.