Bantu Migrations and African Civilizations

What prompted the Bantu migrations?

• Climate change and environmental factors

• Invasion by foreign tribes

• Discovery of new trade routes

• Development of new technologies

What led to the success of Ghana?

• Economic reforms

• Political stability

• Natural resources

• All of the above

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How did Islam spread into Africa?

• Through trade and commerce

• Through military conquest

• Through cultural exchange

• Through forced conversion

Why were glyphs so important to Mayan development?

• They were used for religious purposes.

• They were a form of currency.

• They were essential for communication and record-keeping.

• They were used to decorate pottery.

What did the Mayans use to create their calendar?

• Stars and planets

• Sun and moon

• Mathematical calculations

• All of the above

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What was a primary reason for the revolt of those conquered by the Aztecs?

• Heavy taxation and tribute demands

• Religious conversion pressures

• Lack of military protection

• Cultural assimilation policies

Which two factors contributed to the spread of Islam in Africa?

• Islam was already practiced by people in Africa.

• Many Africans no longer believed in their own religions.

• The Islamic empire extended into North Africa

• The gold-salt trade brought Islamic Arabs into western and southern Africa.

What was the main crop for the Maya people?

• Beans

• Squash

• Corn

• Chili peppers

What was the primary region of the Mayan Civilization?

• The Andes Mountains

• The Amazon Rainforest

• Mesoamerica

• The Great Plains

Who was the "mother of civilizations" in the Americas?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca