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The arc of rich soil between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf. Fertile Crescent.
Actually, it's northeast africa. Talking about somalia and those dudes.
Stalin signed a nonaggression pact with Germany because he knew that Europe was on the brink of another major war, and he wanted time to be able to build up the Soviet military.
Religion shaped japans culture by following their religion leading to their beliefs and culture. The religion that was most influenced was. Buddhism because it was one of the first religions in china and many people followed the religion because it was popular.