In addition to the advantages Eurasian civilizations gained from greater connections to each other, what dangers or challenges did greater connectivity pose for them? Conversely, what advantages did American and African civilizations gain from
relative isolation?
A. Dangers of greater connectivity
1. diffusion of cultures since each influenced one another and no one culture stayed "pure"
2. constant struggle for power and shared resources
3. development is sometimes too fast to meet needs of growing population
B. Advantages of isolation
1. ability to develop slowly and on a more local level
2. could develop technology and innovations that met the needs of that specific culture
3. cultures remained strong and independent
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