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The Indus River

"The Indus is the westernmost of the great arc of rivers across southern and eastern Asia flowing from the Tibetan plateau, and its watershed today includes parts of China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Flowing through a predominantly arid region, it was the site..." – By David Gilmartin

Money, Trade, and Markets in Medieval Japan, 1150–1580

"One way Japan’s medieval age distinguished itself from earlier eras was the increasing importance of money, markets, and commerce. Improvements in the agricultural sector (such as better farm tools, irrigation systems, and fertilizers) led to higher..." – By Ethan Isaac Segal

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