Summary: West African Region

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Which was the first civilization to arise from the West African region?

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The Ghana Empire

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Which ocean borders the West African region, providing food and fishing revenue for coastal communities?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Which is the most common occupation within the West African region?

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Agriculture

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When did many West African countries gain independence?

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mid-1900s

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In which climate regions do most people in the West African region live? Options: The arid grasslands of the steppes, The Sahel, The Savanna, Coastal and river plains

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Coastal and river plains

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What was a major good brought to the Ghana Empire by Muslim traders?

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Salt

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What is the cause of many fatal illnesses in the West African Region?

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Poor sanitation, caused by a lack of infrastructure

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What Indigenous farming technique is used traditionally in the Sahel to hold more water in the dry, arid regions?

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Zai Pits

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What languages are spoken in the West African region?

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English, French, and hundreds of diverse African languages specific to their ethnic groups

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What hinders economic growth in many West African countries?

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Government corruption and conflict