Origins of the African Diaspora

It supports the cultivation of grain crops like sorghum and millet.

It allows for large-scale salt production.

It is ideal for livestock trading due to abundant grasslands.

It fosters the growth of crops like kola nuts and yams.

They isolated African societies, preventing outside influence.

They facilitated trade and cultural exchange with regions in the Middle East and Asia.

They primarily served as sources of fresh water for agriculture.

They had minimal impact on early African societies.

Lack of natural resources and harsh climates.

Abundance of mountains providing natural barriers.

Water routes, fertile soils, and trade connections.

Proximity to European settlements.

Cultivating grain crops

Operating large-scale industrial production centers

Salt production and livestock herding

Mining gold

It provided a direct route for trade with South America.

It served as a barrier, preventing cultural exchange and economic growth.

It provided water for agriculture, transportation, and facilitated settlement.

It primarily served as a source of gold, which fueled the economy.

It provided a source of gold, attracting settlers and traders.

It served as a major trade route, facilitating the movement of goods and people.

It created a natural barrier, protecting the cities from invasion.

It had minimal impact on the development of these cities.

Salt

Grain crops

Kola nuts

Livestock

Savannah

Tropical Rainforest

Desert

Mediterranean

Indian Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Red Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Semiarid climates have more rainfall than savannah climates.

Savannah climates have more rainfall than semiarid climates.

Semiarid climates are located near the equator, while savannah climates are not.

Savannah climates are characterized by extremely cold temperatures, unlike semiarid climates.