Why were so many distinct cultures able to develop over time in Asia? Select two correct answers. The emperors were afraid of giving too much power to other outside civilizations. The emperors were afraid of giving too much power to other outside civilizations. Deserts throughout Asia isolated communities in other areas suitable for settlement. Deserts throughout Asia isolated communities in other areas suitable for settlement. Asian cultures worked hard to keep other civilizations from entering their land Asian cultures worked hard to keep other civilizations from entering their land Mountains on the western end of the continent made it difficult for people to interact. Mountains on the western end of the continent made it difficult for people to interact. Civilizations were isolated because Asian religions did not agree with western religions. Civilizations were isolated because Asian religions did not agree with western religions.