Does Geography Really Determine Who Has the "Cargo"?

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What was the big change that happened in agriculture about 9,000 years ago?  Why was it so important?  The big change was _____________ and it was important because __________.

 What is the Fertile Crescent?  Why is it considered so important?  The Fertile Crescent is __________ and it is important because _________________.

 How many animals (mammals) have we truly domesticated?

Why is the East/West Axis from the Fertile Crescent to Europe and Asia so important?  This axis is important because ______.

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Do you agree or disagree with Jared Diamond’s theory about geography being the main determining factor in which countries became rich and powerful through the development of technology and conquest and which countries remain impoverished and underdeveloped in relation to the rest of the world. Explain your reasons why using specific reasons, facts, and examples. (This should be a short paragraph; 3-5 sentences).

I agree/disagree with Diamond because _______________.

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