Other than an increase in population , identify an effect that a surplus ( more of something that someone needs ) of food might have on a society .

For in this unit, you read about transitions of power and the formation of newly independent nations in africa, asia, the americas, and the middle east. some of these transitions were peaceful, while others caused long-term instability. why do you think some countries were more successful than others with political transitions? what do you think were the biggest challenges facing newly independent countries? would it have been possible for leaders to prevent these problems before they happened? why or why not?

Use the following map to answer the question below: what key role did the location of the tigris and the euphrates river play on the development of mesopotamia? a.) mesopotamia was settled between the two rivers to take advantage of the natural barrier produced by the arabian desert. b.) mesopotamia was settled between the two rivers to take advantage of the protection provided by the rivers. c.) mesopotamia was settled between the two rivers to take advantage of the fertile soil produced by floods. d.) mesopotamia was settled between the two rivers to take advantage of the drinking water provided by the persian gulf.

What best term describes the relationship between the united states and the soviet union during the cold war?