2. why did most large african civilizations settle along the great rivers of africa?

select the best answer from the choices provided.
in general, the river valleys were fertile and supported productive farms.
major rivers allowed trade within africa and even further beyond.
land transportation was much more difficult than river transportation.
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3. which items were brought to the u. s. and developed by enslaved africans?

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the banjo, baptism, rum
the steel guitar, mashed potatoes, chitlins
the ukulele, hymns, sweet potatoes
the banjo, voodoo, sesame seeds

4. the moroccan army easily defeated the songhai army because

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the moroccan army outnumbered the songhai army 10 to one.
the moroccan army attacked the songhai army at night.
the moroccan army had superior weaponry, including guns and cannons.
the songhai army was inexperienced and unable to mount an effective attack.
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5. how were west africa’s coastal and inland societies different from european kingdoms in 1500 ce?

6. select the best answer from the choices provided.
they preserved smaller societies, languages, and cultures.
they had more democracy and did not have kings.
their women had more power and status.
they did not write or use metals.

7. why were the pyramids built?

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to serve as government offices and marketplaces
to serve as temples to the egyptian gods
to serve as funeral monuments to the pharaohs
to serve as forts against invasions

8. how does oral history give a society more flexible traditions than written history?

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people hearing the story can miss important details and pass on inaccurate information.
some stories can be altered by the storyteller to reflect current events.
over many years, storytellers may stop telling certain stories and emphasize other ones.
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9. which statement most accurately reflects the influence of african culture on american culture?

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african culture had little influence on american culture.
african culture only influenced american music and dance traditions.
african culture influenced american music and food.
african culture influenced almost every aspect of american culture.

10. if george wants to learn to play an authentic african american musical instrument, which one should he buy?

select the best answer from the choices provided.
a banjo
a harmonica
ukulele
a saxophone

11. which modern country includes territory that was part of the axum kingdom?

select the best answer from the choices provided.
ethiopia
nigeria
mali
south africa