Which of the following statements does not describe africa before european contact?
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| Term in its heyday the ussr stretched from central Europe to: | Definition the Pacific Ocean |
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| Term Which desert is NOT located in Africa? | Definition The Rub’al Khali |
| Term Which of the following statements does NOT describe Africa before European contact? | Definition Societies based on mining and iron smelting developed. |
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Where did West Africa trade before the Europeans?
- At the same time, West African trade slowly expanded towards Egypt and possibly India. Arab traders were known to have taken West Africans as slaves for many years. However, it was gold that really excited them. Arabic texts mention that from the late 8th century Ghana was considered ‘the land of gold’.
Which of the following is the most accurate general description of the geomorphology of the African continent?
Which of the following is the most accurate general description of the geomorphology of the African continent ? It resembles a raised platform edged by narrow coastlines.
What circumstance tends to prevail in places in Africa where birth rates have declined?
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| What is the approximate population of sub-Saharan Africa ? | 700 million |
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| What circumstance tends to prevail in places in Africa where birth rates have declined ? | Traditional gender role restrictions are relaxed |
Why Africa has no history?
According to this imperial historiography, Africa had no history and therefore the Africans were a people without history . They propagated the image of Africa as a ‘dark continent’. It was argued at the time that Africa had no history because history begins with writing and thus with the arrival of the Europeans.
What was Africa like before colonization?
At its peak, prior to European colonialism , it is estimated that Africa had up to 10,000 different states and autonomous groups with distinct languages and customs. From the mid-7th century, the Arab slave trade saw Arabs enslave Africans . They transported enslaved West, Central, and Southern Africans overseas.
Who is father of geomorphology?
William Morris Davis
Is geomorphology absolutely physical?
Geomorphology (from Ancient Greek: γῆ, gê, “earth”; μορφή, morphḗ, “form”; and λόγος, lógos, “study”) is the scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic and bathymetric features created by physical , chemical or biological processes operating at or near the Earth’s surface.
What widespread disease in sub Saharan Africa is associated with standing fresh water?
malaria
Which term refers to a type of farming in which the farmer produces food only for the farmer’s family?
green belt movement. which term refers to a type of farming in which the farmer produces food only for the farmer’s family . subsistence agriculture .
What is the richest state in Africa?
Here we discuss the 10 wealthiest countries in Africa 2020 and the nature of their economies. 10 | TANZANIA ( GDP : $62,224 Billion)
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (International Dollar) |
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| 1 | Equatorial Guinea | 34,865 |
| 2 | Seychelles | 28,712 |
| 3 | Mauritius | 21,628 |
| 4 | Gabon | 19,266 |
How long did Africa rule the world?
15,000 years
Is Africa the first civilization?
General History Africa’s first great civilization emerged in ancient Egypt in c. 3400 BC. Ancient civilization , based around the River Nile in Egypt, which emerged 5,000 years ago and reached its peak in the 16th century BC.
Did Africa ever invade Europe?
Africans were never “in power” the way you put it, they never had enough power to colonize Europe . ‘Moors’ invaded and occupied southern spain for a pro-longed period of time, they were muslims from north africa .
Who first colonized Africa?
European colonisation and domination changed the world dramatically. Historians argue that the rushed imperial conquest of the African continent by the European powers started with King Leopold II of Belgium when he involved European powers to gain recognition in Belgium.
Why did Europe leave Africa?
Following World War II, rapid decolonisation swept across the continent of Africa as many territories gained their independence from European colonisation. Consumed with post-war debt, European powers were no longer able to afford the resources needed to maintain control of their African colonies. 
