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Bob-Dole

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Why was rice the staple cereal in Japan? Why was wheat the traditional grain of central Europe?
 
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The Roman Empire was:
 
  (a) in decline by the time of Christ, (b) confined to Europe,
 
  (c) split in the 3rd century BCE, (d) split in the 3rd century CE, (e) none of the above


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The amount of naturally occurring rainfall determined the type of grain that would grow in a region. Rice grows in very wet conditions and Japan is prone to heavy rains called monsoons. Wheat requires moderate amounts of rain and grows well in Europe.

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
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