What role did monsoons play in the farming of the river valleys of East Asia? Monsoons changed the paths of rivers, which changed China's borders. Monsoons flooded the soil with nutrients from rivers and kept the soil fertile. Monsoons discouraged people from invading the land because it flooded so often. Monsoons caused people to move away from the river valleys in search of drier land.

Why are people more likely to marry individuals with social and cultural backgrounds very similar to their own? a. parents and other family members always exert pressure to marry within the group. b. people spend a great deal of time alone, and therefore can have few opportunities for meeting people. c. people develop irrational fears of out-group members and are scared to date them. d. people have greater access to individuals like themselves.

Which factor contributed to the rise of african empires such as ghana and mali?

Pick a famous politician, business leader, or celebrity who has been arrested recently. what crime did he or she allegedly commit? who was the victim? what factors best explain how this person might be punished if convicted? if the person was recently tried in what was the outcome? do you agree or disagree and why?