b. a fear of foregners
They had contact with both.
In ancient times, India had contact with other civilizations to both East and West. Through commercial and trading relations as well as cultural interactions of others kinds, but of course also sometimes through military conflict, Indian civilization interacted with China and other Asian peoples to the East and, to the West, the Hellenistic culture of Alexander the Great and then, later, even Rome.
The Himalayas form a natural border on the north, and the rest of India is surrounded by sea.
the first contact was in the early 1800's under the rule of the king Shaka Zulu
A contact force, including friction, springs, pushes, pulls, requires the two objects to be in contact for the force to exist. On the other hand, non-contact forces do not require contact; the two objects are separated by space, and yet the force exists. This includes gravity, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear forces.
Actually, Ancient Egypt had considerable contact with surrounding civilizations. They traded with the Mycenae, Greek, Hittite, Syrian, Babylonian, Sumerian, and Thor Heyerdahl discovered they took reed boats to the civilizations of India. He also showed they had the ability to visit The Americas in their reed boats.
yes the Chinese were isolated from other civilizations.
Because they were lazy.
The Roman Empire and the Vikings had limited direct interaction during ancient times. The Vikings were primarily active in the northern regions of Europe, while the Roman Empire was centered in the Mediterranean. However, there were some instances of contact, such as raids by Viking groups on Roman territories and trade between the two civilizations. Overall, their interactions were sporadic and not as significant as other interactions between the Romans and neighboring civilizations.
The Arabian Sea to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east limit the contact between India and other civilizations, making it a geographically isolated region.
The first interactions between ancient civilizations were primarily driven by trade, resource exchange, and the desire for goods not available locally. Geographic proximity facilitated contact, while advancements in navigation and transportation methods allowed for longer journeys. Cultural exchanges, including the spread of ideas, technologies, and religions, also played a significant role in fostering these early interactions. Additionally, conflicts and conquests often prompted civilizations to engage with one another, leading to both cooperation and competition.
Those are the ruins of ancient, advanced civilizations that rose in Mexico and Central America from 3000 BC until contact with Europeans on the 16th century. These civilizations included the Maya, the Aztec, the Olmec and the Teotihuacan, among many others.
Those are the ruins of ancient, advanced civilizations that rose in Mexico and Central America from 3000 BC until contact with Europeans on the 16th century. These civilizations included the Maya, the Aztec, the Olmec and the Teotihuacan, among many others.
The primary participants in trans-Saharan contact between civilizations were traders, particularly those involved in the trade of gold, salt, and other valuable commodities. Berber and Arab merchants played a significant role in connecting sub-Saharan Africa with North African and Mediterranean civilizations. This trade network facilitated cultural exchanges, the spread of Islam, and the introduction of new technologies and ideas between diverse societies across the Sahara.
They were already inhabiting present-day Mexico at the time first contact with Europeans was established in 1519. They are also one of the "founding civilizations" of current Mexican culture, along with beliefs and traditions from other civilizations found within Mexico (such as Mayans) as well as those imposed by Spanish conquistadors between the 16th and 19th centuries -- Mexico itself won its independence from Spain in 1821.
They had contact with both.
Ancient China was largely isolated from other early river civilizations due to its diverse and formidable landforms. The Himalayas to the southwest acted as a natural barrier, while the vast deserts, such as the Gobi, and the rugged terrain of the Tibetan Plateau further restricted movement. Additionally, the Pacific Ocean to the east created a significant barrier to maritime contact. These geographical features contributed to the relative seclusion of ancient Chinese civilization from others like those in Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.