A similarity between the Bantu(Africa) migrations & the Aryans in South Asia is that both moved

in search of additional food sources

*Oceans are an important source of food in Japan*Terrace farming is used in many parts of China

people adapt to meet the challenges of their geography

A similarity between Shinto in Japan and animism in African societies is that both

believe the spirits exist in nature

In many African nations, a major result of migration from rural to urban areas has been

a weakening of ancestral lines and kinship bonds

One similarity between the ancient African kingdoms of Egypt, Ghana, Mali, & Songhai is that

they were located on major trading routes

Cultural diversity in any area of the world is generally the result of

migrations to the area by various groups

What was a significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

Islamic learning and culture expanded in Mali

Which statement is a valid generalization about the geography of Africa?

the continent of Africa has diverse resources & topography

Which statement best describes the geography of Africa?

deserts and savannas cover almost half of the continent

Which statement is a valid generalization about the geography of Africa?

The continent of Africa has diverse resources and topography

One way in which Asoka, Mansa Musa, & Suleiman the Magnificent are similar is that they

ruled during times of prosperity

The W. African kingdoms of Ghana/Mali/Songhai [700-1600 A.D] flourished mainly because they

controlled the trade routes across the Sahara

Both Inca farmers & Japanese farmers adapted a geographic feature of their countries by

building terraces into the mountainsides

The existence of the civilizations of Ghana, Axum, Kush, and Mali demonstrates that

modern societies developed in Africa before European arrival

Which statement concerning how geography has influenced Africa is most accurate?

topography of Africa has limited migration & econ. progress

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1
One similarity between Axum, Kush, and Nubia was that they were
rivers along which early trade developed
writers of epic poems about Greek cities
early civilizations in Africa
military leaders in the Neolithic Age
2
A similarity between the Bantu(Africa) migrations & the Aryans in South Asia is that both moved
from rural to urban areas
across the Atlantic Ocean
in search of additional food sources
for religious reasons
3
"Greek Statues Unearthed in Pompeii" "Chinese porcelain found in Zimbabwe Dig". This concept is
colonialism
ethnocentrism
isolationalism
cultural diffusion
4
*Oceans are an important source of food in Japan*Terrace farming is used in many parts of China
Fish provide adequate protein for the Japanese
many civilizations use irrigation to improve crop production
most nations are dependent on the same food source
people adapt to meet the challenges of their geography
5
A similarity between Shinto in Japan and animism in African societies is that both
use the Torah to establish law codes
stress the importance of the Eightfold Path
base social rank on a caste system
believe the spirits exist in nature
6
The spread of Islam into kingdoms of Ghana ad Mali resulted from
imperialism
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
self-determination
7
In many African nations, a major result of migration from rural to urban areas has been
a decline in employment opportunities for educated Africans
increased agricultural productivity
a weakening of ancestral lines and kinship bonds
a strengthening of traditional values
8
One similarity between the ancient African kingdoms of Egypt, Ghana, Mali, & Songhai is that
they were located in rain forest areas
they were located in mountainous terrain
they were located on major trading routes
they were located in coastal areas
9
Cultural diversity in any area of the world is generally the result of
migrations to the area by various groups
actions by the government of the area
competition among the people for control of food sources
the desire of inhabitants to develop original ideas & styles
10
What was a significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
the trading of gold for salt ended
Islamic learning and culture expanded in Mali
military leaders eventually controlled Mali
the African written language spread to southwest Asia
11
Which statement is a valid generalization about the geography of Africa?
the nations of North Africa are dominated by rain forests
the irregular coastline of Africa has many excellent harbors
the continent of Africa has diverse resources & topography
most African nations have vast oil reserves
12
Which statement best describes the geography of Africa?
most major rivers are navigable for their entire length
deserts and savannas cover almost half of the continent
most of the continent is made up of tropical rain forests
the irregular coastline provides many natural harbors
13
Which statement is a valid generalization about the geography of Africa?
The irregular coastline of Africa has many excellent harbors
most African nations have vast oil reserves
The continent of Africa has diverse resources and topography
The nations of North Africa are dominated by rain forests
14
I. Rise of Civilizations of Ghana and Mali A. _________ B. Spread of Islam
Distribution of the printing press
Trade of Gold and Salt
Development of Hammurabi's Code
Use of gunpowder
15
One way in which Asoka, Mansa Musa, & Suleiman the Magnificent are similar is that they
led nationalist movements
ruled during times of prosperity
discouraged scientific advancements
established republics
16
The W. African kingdoms of Ghana/Mali/Songhai [700-1600 A.D] flourished mainly because they
controlled the trade routes across the Sahara
became religious centers considered sacred to Africans
developed self-sufficient economies
received support from European colonial governments
17
Both Inca farmers & Japanese farmers adapted a geographic feature of their countries by
growing crops suited to desert climates
reclaiming land from the sea by building dikes
building terraces into the mountainsides
engaging in overseas expansion
18
During the late 1900s, the Sahel region of Africa has been faced with problems resulting from
water pollution
increasing desertification
the lack of rainfall from the monsoons
the effects of acid rain
19
What river was essential to the survival of the West African kingdoms of Ghana,Mali, & Songhai?
Indus
Euphrates
Niger
Thames
20
The existence of the civilizations of Ghana, Axum, Kush, and Mali demonstrates that
industrial tech. was needed 4 early African civs to develop
Africa was unified under a single political system
modern societies developed in Africa before European arrival
African civs were extremely isolated from each other
21
Which statement concerning how geography has influenced Africa is most accurate?
topography of Africa has limited migration & econ. progress
rainfall in the Sahel has provided Africa with its crops
lack of natural barriers has made it easy to conquer Africa
the Sahara Desert has encouraged trade to develop

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