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Africa & The America's Review
Africa & The America's Review
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African Kingdoms Africa Geography Maya, Inca, Aztec Empires Americas Geography
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1
Which situation was an immediate cause for the collapse of the Aztec civilization?
Conquest by foreigners
A series of crop failures
Disruption of overseas trade networks
A lack of military training
2
Which description best fits the kingdoms of Ghana and Songhai?
Vassal states of Egypt
Micro-states of Southeast Asia
Tributary states of China
Trading states of West Africa
3
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai prospered primarily due to their
Abundance of diamonds
Exchanges with Indian ports
Direct access to the Arabian Sea
Control of trade routes
4
The West African kingdom of Mali grew in wealth and power by controlling the trading of
Gold and Salt
Sugar and Ivory
Timber and fish
Oil and coal
5
The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the
Importance of trade with western Europe
Complexity of indigenous belief systems
Ability of humans to adapt the enviornment
influence of cultural diversity
6
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of
The ability of civilizations to adapt to their region's physical geography
Slash-and-burn farming techniques
Mesoamerican art forms symbolizing the importance of agriculture
Colonial economic policies that harmed Latin America
7
Which factor most influenced the development of diverse cultures in pre-Columbian South America?
Trade Agreements
Geographic features
Peasant Revolts
Important religious ideas
8
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca Empire?
Mountains
Irregular coastline
River Valleys
Deserts
9
One way in which the people of the Tibetan kingdom and the people of the Inca Empire are similar is that they
Developed coastal ports
introduced camel caravans as their primary form of transportation
Designed ships to conduct global trade
Adapted mountainous terrains
10
Which empires gained wealth by controlling the trade of gold, ivory and salt across the Sahara Desert?
Greek and Roman
Mauryan and Mughal
Maya and Aztec
Mali and Songhai
11
A study of early African and Asian civilizations shows that
Large cities were not established until contacts were made with Europe
Religion had little influence on these societies
Societies usually developed along river valleys
Men and Women had equal employment opportunities
12
Which statement about the Aztec and Inca civilizations is a fact rather than an opinion?
The Incas had a culture that was superior to the Aztec culture.
Religion, art & science were better in Aztec and Inca cities than in Europe
The Incas/Aztecs had large urban areas w/ government & religious buildings
Inca temples & Aztec calendars are the best ex of adv science & technology.
13
One similiarity of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca empires is that they
Maintained democratic political systems
Created complex civilizations
Developed in fertile river valleys
Coexisted peacefully with neighboring empires
14
The collapse of the Aztec and Inca Empires were due to
Rebellions
All of the Above
Disease
The arrival of the Spanish
15
Which generalization about the geography of Latin America is accurate?
Geographic features prevented foreign imperialism.
Was as mountainous as Dix Hills
Harsh climatic conditions have prevented the dev of large-scale agriculture
Great variations in latitude & land forms resulted in diversity of climates
16
The rise of the West African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai can be attributed to
Their locations near the trans-Sahara trade routes
The spread of Christianity
Their emphasis on nationalism
The rise of European imperialism
17
A study of Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations
Adapted to their enviornments with creative farming techniques
Relied on mechanized agricultural techniques
Relied on a single-crop economy
Carried on extensive food trade with each other
18
One effect that mountain ranges, rain forests, and river systems have had on Latin America has been to
permit the nations of the area to use a single form of government
encourage cultural diffusion
allow the development of large amounts of arable land
limit the development of transportation and communication systems
19
Which description best characterizes the city of Timbuktu?
Commercial and cultural center of West Africa
Inland city of the Hanseatic League
Major urban and industrial center on the Silk Road
Port on the water route to East Asia
20
Between 500 B.C. and A.D. 1500, the migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to the diffusion of
Camels and Islam
Porcelain and cannons
Languages
Ships
21
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the pre-Columbian development of the Inca Empire?
Andes Mountains
Yucatan Peninsula
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
22
Which economic activity was the basis for most of the wealth and power of the West African empires of Ghana and Mali?
Hunting & Gathering
Farming and cattle ranching
Trading in salt and gold
Working in bronze and brass
23
The decline of the Mayan Empire was mostly due to
Drought
Overpopulation
All of the Above
Warfare
24
Which technological advancement helped unify both the Roman and the Inca Empires?
Wheeled Carts
Road System
Astrolabe
Gunpowder
25
One similarity between the ancient African kingdoms of Egypt, Ghana, Mali, & Songhai is that all of these kingdoms were
In coastal areas
On major trading routes
In rain forest areas
In mountainous terrain
26
The archeological evidence found at the Mesoamerican sites of Tenochititlan & Machu Picchu suggests that these societies
Followed a democratic system
Practiced a monotheisitc religion
Consisted of hunters & gatherers
Were highly developed and organized cultures
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Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
Sale of slaves to Europeans
Creation of colonies on the Mediterranean Coast
Control of the Trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
Taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
