Question 1

Mozambique

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It seems like you're asking for information about Mozambique, but the question isn't fully clear. I'll provide a general overview of the country.

Mozambique is a country located in Southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini (Swaziland) and South Africa to the southwest. The country is separated from Madagascar by the Mozambique Channel to the east. The capital and largest city is Maputo, formerly known as Lourenço Marques.

Mozambique has a rich and diverse culture, influenced by its history of Bantu, Swahili, and Portuguese colonization. Portuguese is the official language, reflecting its history as a Portuguese colony until independence in 1975. The country has a variety of ethnic groups, with the Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and others making up its population.

The country's economy is based largely on agriculture, but there are also significant natural resources, and the country is developing sectors like hydrocarbon production and mining. Mozambique is known for its long coastline with popular beaches and offshore marine parks, including the Quirimbas and Bazaruto archipelagos, which are home to a diverse range of marine life.

Mozambique has faced challenges such as a long civil war that followed independence, recurring political tensions, and significant economic challenges. Additionally, the country is prone to natural disasters, such as cyclones and flooding. Despite these challenges, Mozambique is working towards stability and development, with a focus on improving the quality of life for its citizens and fostering economic growth.

If you have a more specific question about Mozambique, please feel free to ask, and I can provide more detailed information.

Question 2

The early inhabitants of the East African island of Madagascar came from

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A)  the dense forests of Central Africa. 
B)  the Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia. 
C)  the Indian subcontinent. 
D)  the islands of Southeast Asia. 
E)  Ethiopia and Arabia. 
A)  the dense forests of Central Africa. 
B)  the Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia. 
C)  the Indian subcontinent. 
D)  the islands of Southeast Asia. 
E)  Ethiopia and Arabia. D

Question 3

Sahel

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The Sahel is a region of Africa that acts as a transitional zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and the savannas to the south. It stretches across the north-central part of the continent, from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east, covering parts of Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Algeria, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, and Eritrea.

The Sahel is characterized by its semi-arid climate, with sparse rainfall, fluctuating weather patterns, and occasional droughts. The vegetation consists mainly of grasslands, shrubs, and sparse trees, which are well adapted to the dry conditions. The region's climate and ecosystems are highly sensitive to climatic changes and have been significantly affected by global warming.

Historically, the Sahel has been an area of trade and cultural exchange. Trans-Saharan trade routes passed through the region, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas between sub-Saharan Africa and the Mediterranean world. The Sahel has also been home to several powerful empires and kingdoms throughout history, such as the Ghana Empire, Mali Empire, and Songhai Empire.

In recent decades, the Sahel has faced numerous challenges, including political instability, violent extremism, population growth, and environmental degradation. Desertification, due to overgrazing, deforestation, and poor land management, has become a major concern, threatening the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on subsistence agriculture and pastoralism.

Efforts to address the challenges in the Sahel include international aid, development projects aimed at improving agricultural practices, and initiatives to promote peace and security. The Great Green Wall initiative is one such project, aiming to combat desertification by planting a wall of trees across the width of Africa, from Senegal in the west to Djibouti in the east.

Understanding the complexities of the Sahel region is crucial for developing effective strategies to promote sustainable development, reduce poverty, and ensure peace and stability in the area.

Question 4

Identify the following term(s).
-Bantu

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The answer of Identify the following term(s).
-Bantu...

Question 5

Identify the following term(s).
-tropical rain forest

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The answer of Identify the following term(s).
-tropical rain forest...

Question 6

What natural resource provided the incentive to trade for southern Saharan dwellers?

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A)  Caffeine 
B)  Palm oil 
C)  Cotton 
D)  Salt 
E)  Figs 
A)  Caffeine 
B)  Palm oil 
C)  Cotton 
D)  Salt 
E)  Figs

Question 7

The source of the Saharan horse breeders were

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A)  related to the Greeks. 
B)  escaped slaves from Egypt. 
C)  nomads from the Central Asian steppes. 
D)  intrepid caravans from Mali. 
E)  and still are, a mystery. 
A)  related to the Greeks. 
B)  escaped slaves from Egypt. 
C)  nomads from the Central Asian steppes. 
D)  intrepid caravans from Mali. 
E)  and still are, a mystery.

Question 8

Samarkand

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Samarkand is a city in southeastern Uzbe

Question 9

The mariners involved in the Indian Ocean trade were

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A)  almost exclusively of Indian background. 
B)  a multilingual and multiethnic group. 
C)  from many lands, but all were Muslim. 
D)  primarily Arabic and Persian. 
E)  all Africans from the sub-Saharan region. 
A)  almost exclusively of Indian background. 
B)  a multilingual and multiethnic group. 
C)  from many lands, but all were Muslim. 
D)  primarily Arabic and Persian. 
E)  all Africans from the sub-Saharan region.

Question 10

Identify the following term(s).
-sub-Saharan Africa

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Sub-Saharan Africa is the region of the

Question 11

The importance of trans-Saharan trade, though slow to begin and supplemented by Indian Ocean trade, was that it

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A)  connected North and South Africa. 
B)  spread Islam as a unifying force. 
C)  was conducted by people speaking derivatives of Berber. 
D)  allowed expansion of the Mediterranean trade market for African gold. 
E)  linked the Silk Road to the Sand Routes. 
A)  connected North and South Africa. 
B)  spread Islam as a unifying force. 
C)  was conducted by people speaking derivatives of Berber. 
D)  allowed expansion of the Mediterranean trade market for African gold. 
E)  linked the Silk Road to the Sand Routes.

Question 12

The development of metallurgy in Africa involved the smelting of this in the early first millennium c.e.

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A)  silver. 
B)  iron. 
C)  steel. 
D)  bronze. 
E)  mercury. 
A)  silver. 
B)  iron. 
C)  steel. 
D)  bronze. 
E)  mercury.

Question 13

Critical to the functioning of the Silk Road were:

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A)  imperial guards from various kingdoms along the way for protection of merchants. 
B)  pastoralists who provided animals, handlers and protection along the road. 
C)  water merchants in the central Asian desert. 
D)  Steppe agriculturalists who sold food products to travelers 
E)  Ferengi merchants who initiated standardized currency rates. 
A)  imperial guards from various kingdoms along the way for protection of merchants. 
B)  pastoralists who provided animals, handlers and protection along the road. 
C)  water merchants in the central Asian desert. 
D)  Steppe agriculturalists who sold food products to travelers 
E)  Ferengi merchants who initiated standardized currency rates.

Question 14

In a parallel development to the southern migration to sub-Saharan Africa from the Sahara, this region also experienced a slow migration away from the expanding desert.

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A)  The Nile River Valley 
B)  Madagascar 
C)  The Kalahari Desert 
D)  The Congo 
E)  all of the above 
A)  The Nile River Valley 
B)  Madagascar 
C)  The Kalahari Desert 
D)  The Congo 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

The most important African network of cultural exchange from 300 b.c.e to 1100 c.e. can be described as

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A)  mainly internal folk migrations within sub-Saharan Africa. 
B)  the Indian Ocean network. 
C)  the trade across the Sahara. 
D)  the link with Islamic Arabia. 
E)  taking place only in North Africa. 
A)  mainly internal folk migrations within sub-Saharan Africa. 
B)  the Indian Ocean network. 
C)  the trade across the Sahara. 
D)  the link with Islamic Arabia. 
E)  taking place only in North Africa.

Question 16

Describe the introduction of the camel into the Sahara, including its origins and uses.

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The first use of camels in Africa was in

Question 17

Describe the diverse climatic, geographic and topographical zones shown in Map (in the textbook) 9.2. Keeping these geographic environments in mind, explain why cultural unity in Africa south of the Sahara was remarkable.

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Map 9.2 in the textbook shows a diverse

Question 18

According to a theory for explaining significant migration patterns and cultural unity in the sub-Saharan areas, populations moved into the Sahel because of

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A)  war. 
B)  religious persecution. 
C)  climate change in the Sahara. 
D)  better natural resources. 
E)  protection from invaders. 
A)  war. 
B)  religious persecution. 
C)  climate change in the Sahara. 
D)  better natural resources. 
E)  protection from invaders.

Question 19

Identify the following term(s).
-trans-Saharan caravan routes

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The trans-Saharan caravan routes were a

Question 20

Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam all spread

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A)  only within their own countries until the nineteenth century. 
B)  only to their neighboring countries. 
C)  without dependency on a single ethnic or kinship group. 
D)  predominantly by warfare. 
E)  most often by the use of missionaries, generally sponsored by the government. 
A)  only within their own countries until the nineteenth century. 
B)  only to their neighboring countries. 
C)  without dependency on a single ethnic or kinship group. 
D)  predominantly by warfare. 
E)  most often by the use of missionaries, generally sponsored by the government.

Exam 9: Networks of Communication and Exchange

Mozambique

The early inhabitants of the East African island of Madagascar came from

Sahel

Identify the following term(s). -Bantu

Identify the following term(s). -tropical rain forest

What natural resource provided the incentive to trade for southern Saharan dwellers?

The source of the Saharan horse breeders were

Samarkand

The mariners involved in the Indian Ocean trade were

Identify the following term(s). -sub-Saharan Africa

The importance of trans-Saharan trade, though slow to begin and supplemented by Indian Ocean trade, was that it

The development of metallurgy in Africa involved the smelting of this in the early first millennium c.e.

Critical to the functioning of the Silk Road were:

In a parallel development to the southern migration to sub-Saharan Africa from the Sahara, this region also experienced a slow migration away from the expanding desert.

The most important African network of cultural exchange from 300 b.c.e to 1100 c.e. can be described as

Describe the introduction of the camel into the Sahara, including its origins and uses.

Describe the diverse climatic, geographic and topographical zones shown in Map (in the textbook) 9.2. Keeping these geographic environments in mind, explain why cultural unity in Africa south of the Sahara was remarkable.

According to a theory for explaining significant migration patterns and cultural unity in the sub-Saharan areas, populations moved into the Sahel because of

Identify the following term(s). -trans-Saharan caravan routes

Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam all spread

Nature, Humanity, and History

The First River-Valley Civilizations

The Mediterranean and Middle East

New Civilizations Outside the West Asian Core Area

Greece and Iran

An Age of Empires: Rome and Han China

India and Southeast Asia

Peoples and Civilizations of the Americas

The Sasanid Empire and the Rise of Islam

Christian Societies Emerge in Europe

Inner and East Asia

Mongol Eurasia and Its Aftermath

Latin Europe

Southern Empires, Southern Seas

The Maritime Revolution

Transformations in Europe

The Diversity of American Colonial Societies

The Atlantic System and Africa

Between Europe and China

East Asia in Global Perspective

The Early Industrial Revolution

Revolutionary Changes in the Atlantic World

Land Empires in the Age of Imperialism

Nation Building and Economic Transformation in the Americas

Varieties of Imperialism in Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America

The New Power Balance

The Crisis of the Imperial Order

Revolutions in Living

The Collapse of the Old Order

The Cold War and Decolonization

The End of the Cold War and the Challenge of Economic Development and Immigration

New Challenges in a New Millenium

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