Asked by lauryn

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What conclusion about ancient Chinese isolation can be drawn from the map?
A.
Chinese rivers could not be crossed and made communication with neighboring regions impossible.
B.
Ancient China was landlocked, which made travel by water for trade and commerce difficult.
C.
Travel by road and water to the west was difficult due to China's poor relationship with India.
D.
The numerous geographic features of Ancient China led to isolation and independent development.

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D. The numerous geographic features of Ancient China (mountains, deserts, and seas) created barriers that contributed to isolation and independent development.

(A) is wrong because rivers often aided communication and transport rather than preventing it. (B) is wrong because China had an extensive eastern coastline. (C) is wrong because the barriers were geographic, not primarily due to political relations with India.