World History Quiz 8

What is the name of the large broadleaf forests that make up much of central Africa?

The topsoil found in the savannas are infertile

The Masai are descendants of ancient pastoral societies

The tsetse fly carries an illness that is deadly to cattle

In pastoral societies, wealth is measured by the size of your herd

What river was Djenne-Djene built close to?

The savannas receive a lot of rain all year long

What is one reason for the slow development of civilization in Africa?

What is an example of a push factor?

What are large grassy plains lightly dotted with trees?

Oral stories are considered reliable sources by historians

The Savanna is the largest hot desert on earth

Which of the following is NOT a major physical feature of Africa?

Which of the following peoples are believed to have migrated across Africa?

Rainforest farmers often grow crops like rice that require little sunlight

What is an example of a pull factor?

What was one of the iron-producing civilizations of West Africa?

Agriculture first appeared in Africa much later than in most other regions

Most African clans shared what kind of religion?