MP1 Review

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What has been one positive effect of Africa’s access to surrounding oceans?

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They allowed for trade and cultural contact.

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Africa’s natural resources are evenly spread throughout the continent.

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False

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What human activity has worsened desertification in Africa?

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Overgrazing livestock

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Dams have been built in Africa primarily to increase hydroelectric power.

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True

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What problem is commonly caused by Africa’s tropical climate zones?

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Insect-borne diseases

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Africa’s wide range of landforms and climates has contributed to the diversity of its cultures.

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True

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How did Islam first reach East Africa?

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Through Arab traders

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The belief that spirits exist in nature and living things is known as

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Animism

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Oral traditions were used to teach values and record history in African societies.

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True

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What structure shows that Great Zimbabwe was once a strong and wealthy kingdom?

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Stone ruins and palaces