The author implies that African armies might have defeated European armies if _______________

African animals were easier to domesticate

If someone travels from the northernmost part of Africa to the southernmost, one'd experience

a moderate climate, then hot, then moderate climate again

According to paragraph J, which of the following is true?

Most of prosperous countries are in Africa's temperate zones

Why did the crops grown in southwestern Asia spread to Europe but not Africa?

It's moredifficult for crops to spread south than east/west.

Which of the following is NOT true?

"Behaviorally modern" Homo sapiens originated in Asia

In paragraph E, which of these is NOT mentioned as a result of the beginning of agriculture?

people started to learn how to avoid diseases

In the last sentence of paragraph C, the word they refers to _______________.

"behaviorally modern" Homo sapiens

What is the main idea of paragraph A?

There are several divergent opinions about Africa

What is the main idea of this entire passage?

Geography and history of Africa has shaped its development

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1
The author implies that African armies might have defeated European armies if _______________
African soldiers had metal weapons
sheep and cattle had been native to Africa
African soldiers were mounted on horses
African animals were easier to domesticate
2
If someone travels from the northernmost part of Africa to the southernmost, one'd experience
very hot climate, then moderate, then a hot climate again
a moderate climate, then a very cold one
a moderate climate, then hot, then moderate climate again
a hot climate and then gradually cooler temperatures
3
Diseases can be a great threat to a farmer's _______________.
investments
livestock
annual
minority
4
According to paragraph J, which of the following is true?
Most of Africa's ten richest countries are in the north
Africa's ten richest countries aren't from tropical region.
Most countries in Africa have no coastline.
Most of prosperous countries are in Africa's temperate zones
5
Why did the crops grown in southwestern Asia spread to Europe but not Africa?
It's moredifficult for crops to spread south than east/west.
European colonists brought crops home after visiting Asia.
African farmers preferred to grow native plant species.
The distance to Africa was much further.
6
Which of the following is NOT true?
Homo erectus originated in Africa.
Neandertals originated in Europe
Homo sapiens originated in Africa.
"Behaviorally modern" Homo sapiens originated in Asia
7
In paragraph E, which of these is NOT mentioned as a result of the beginning of agriculture?
people no longer needed to hunt their own food
people were able to develop specialized skills
people started to learn how to avoid diseases
people could settle in one place
8
The word dwindling in paragraph K is closest in meaning to ______________
developing
increasing
shrinking
evolving
9
In the last sentence of paragraph C, the word they refers to _______________.
Neandertals
Asia's hominins
paleoanthropologists
"behaviorally modern" Homo sapiens
10
What is the main idea of paragraph A?
Most people have very little information about Africa
Most people have incorrect impressions of Africa
The author agrees with two of these opinions about Africa.
There are several divergent opinions about Africa
11
What is the main idea of this entire passage?
Geography and history of Africa has shaped its development
Investments in Africa may halt conflicts & help development
Tropical diseases've been enormous drain on Africa's economy
Spread of species east towest was faster than north to south

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