And one to two sentences evaluate ways in which two regions can become culturally connected and provide examples of how this shapes cultural regions today

Two regions can become culturally connected through trade, migration, and colonization. For example, the Silk Road connected East Asia with the Middle East and Europe, leading to the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies. Similarly, the Spanish colonization of the Americas brought together European and indigenous American cultures, resulting in a blending of traditions, languages, and beliefs that continues to shape the cultural landscape of the region today.