The cultures of North AMerica changed, including the spread of the ___ religion and the ___ language.

In the ____, European countries began colonizing parts of North Africa, causing disputes over who should rule the region.

North Africa is largely a mix of indigenous and ___ cultures

The indigenous Berbers were ___ farmers.

The arid climate also limits agricultural growth, giving rise to an economy based on the ___ of valuable natural gas, mining, and petroleum products.

The ___ Transition Zone encompasses an area of climate change the Sahara of North Africa to the savanna of Equatorial Africa.

Climate change around ___ a.c. left the area drier and hotter, causing many people to migrate south.

As trade in ___ and ___ increased between Africa and Europe, European powers began claiming African territories.

As countries achieved independence, ___ groups struggled for power as they did in the conflict between Islamic style and secular governments in Sudan.

___ herding and subsistence farming farming support most of the population.

___ of years ago, as the climate of the Sahara changed, people migrated into West Africa.

Later, the region's abundant natural resources drew European, blending ___ and ___ cultures.

Overgrazing and overworking the land are ___ the soil's health, causing erosion and desertification.

___ is a key source of revenue. Pollution and oil spills also deplete the fish supply.

Fossils of pre-humans, as well as human footprints dating back ___ million years ago.

___ took control of the Indian Ocean, bringing with them Roman Catholicism.

Most people are ___ or ___.

Agriculture makes up __ percent of employment, with ecotourism a growing industry.

Southern ___ is known for its elephants, giraffes, lions, and zebras, and for its diamond.

Going from west to east, Southern Africa's population ___ due to the area's physical geography.

The discovery of ___ also gave rise to settlements and eventually cities.

Most people are ___, but mining for gold, diamond, copper, and cobalt are also important to the economy.