The Rise of African Civilizations

People trade because they exchange goods and services.

• To exchange goods and services

• To create social bonds

• For entertainment

• For no reason

Early peoples settled Africa by

• Random movement without planning

• Systematic migration to areas with water and resources

• Settling solely based on cultural traditions

• Inadvertent expansion without strategy

Trade in Africa developed through the establishment of both inland and coastal trading networks that facilitated cultural and economic exchanges.

• Through traditional barter networks exclusively

• Via maritime trade exclusively

• Due to both inland and coastal trade routes

• Trade did not develop significantly in Africa

Select the reason why West African trading empires rose and fell:

• They rose due to flourishing trans-Saharan trade and efficient political organization, and fell because of shifts in trade routes and emerging external pressures.

• They rose because of rich mining resources but fell due to natural disasters.

• They experienced growth from religious unity but declined solely due to internal conflicts.

• They gained power from European support and collapsed because of African revolts.

Trade affected the development of East African kingdoms by fostering economic growth and cultural exchange.

• It led to urban growth but hindered cultural exchange.

• It increased wealth accumulation, fostered cultural exchange, and boosted economic growth.

• It had minimal impact on the kingdoms.

• It only influenced military strategies.

What is the definition of 'savannas'?

• A) Tropical grasslands with small trees and bushes

• B) An area of high, mostly flat land

• C) A traditional African storyteller

• D) A sailboat with a special triangle-shaped sail.

What is the definition of 'plateau'?

• A) Tropical grasslands with small trees and bushes

• B) An area of high, mostly flat land

• C) A traditional African storyteller

• D) A sailboat with a special triangle-shaped sail.

What is the definition of 'griot'?

• A) Tropical grasslands with small trees and bushes

• B) An area of high, mostly flat land

• C) A traditional African storyteller

• D) A sailboat with a special triangle-shaped sail.

What is the definition of 'dhow'?

• A) Tropical grasslands with small trees and bushes

• B) An area of high, mostly flat land

• C) A traditional African storyteller

• D) A sailboat with a special triangle-shaped sail.

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