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This overview explores how geographic features like chains of islands, fertile soil, and good harbors impact trade and protection in regions such as Japan, Greece, Russia, and Egypt. It discusses the advantages of easy trade routes and lush grazing land, while also addressing challenges like frequent flooding, limited water resources, and susceptibility to invasion. The analysis highlights the interplay between natural landscapes and human activity, illustrating how geography shapes the economic and strategic interactions of different states.
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Geography Bingo Raw Materials A Chain of Island Fast flowing inland body of water Protection from Invasion Good grazing land for animals Japan Ease of trade, Fertile (good) soil Japan & Greece Makes frequent communication difficult, susceptible to storms Good harbors for trade Waterfront with coves and inlets Japan & Greece Good Harbors fro trade Limited water, difficult to cross Frequent Flooding None Everywhere has at least some… Towering hills and peaks Russia Difficult to farm & trade Towering hills and peaks China & India Waterfront with coves and inlets Protection from Invasion Japan & Greece China &India Flowing Water Egypt, China, Mesopotamia Trade, Fertile Soil Frequent Flooding None No protection from Invasion A Chain of Islands Japan Good for trade, protection from invasion Makes frequent communication hard Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Western China Large Grassland Good for trade, protection from invasion Provides raw materials Difficult to cross limits trade & hard to farm Barren area with limited water supply Stronger states may covet you territory Large Grassland Russia Egypt, China, India, Mesopotamia & Brazil Good Grazing No protection from invasion Raw Materials Everywhere Raw Materials for producing goods Stronger states may covet No Water, hard to cross Barren area with limited water Egypt, Arabia, China Protection from Invasion
