The spatial boundaries of world-systems:
A) Got larger as communications and transportation technologies developed
B) Include important types of interaction that may have different spatial ranges
C) Are often smaller for low-value goods than for high-value goods
D) Include networks of fighting and allying polities
E) All of the above.

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All of the above statements are true. The spatial boundaries of world-systems have expanded due to the advances in communication and transportation technologies. Different types of interactions within a world-system may have varying spatial ranges. The spatial boundaries may be smaller for low-value goods and larger for high-value goods. Additionally, world-systems include networks of polities that may either fight or ally with each other.

The Spatial Boundaries of World-Systems