Ocean-centered geography explains cultural ties because:
A. trade influences culture regardless of distance.
B. landmasses are seen as barriers to sea travel.
C. shipping is the most effective means of transporting goods.
D. of the groundwork laid by the ancient spice trade.

Trade influences culture regardless of distance

shanghai

explanation:

after fierce fighting, the chinese armies were driven out of the shanghai area by the middle of november 1937. nanking (nanjing), the nationalist capital, fell in mid-december 1937, and the liquidation of that city and its inhabitants became known as the nanjing massacre.

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