Geography's Impact on Cultural Movement

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What is the main idea of the passage?

Swahili speakers are concentrated in the inland areas of East Africa.

Indian Ocean trade has no influence on the spread of languages in Africa.

Geography has no impact on the spread of culture.

Culture tends to expand along convenient geographical routes. (correct)

Why did Swahili spread up and down the eastern coast of Africa?

Due to the abundance of parking in coastal towns.

Because there was a lack of traffic on the coast.

Because the inland areas offered better trading opportunities.

Because people in coastal towns had more in common with each other. (correct)

What was one consequence of the coastal towns sharing their languages?

The creation of a new language called Bantu.

The emergence of a blended language known today as Swahili. (correct)

The development of unique dialects in different coastal towns.

The isolation of Swahili speakers from other African tribes.

How did the geography of the eastern coast of Africa influence the spread of Swahili?

By acting as a channel for conveying culture. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is mentioned as a hindrance to the spread of culture in some areas?

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Around what time did many people move throughout the land routes of Africa?

$400 AD$ Signup and view all the answers

What was one language that influenced the development of Swahili along the eastern coast of Africa?

$Bantu$ Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Bantu language only affect populations living in easily crossed parts of Africa?

Because deserts provided a barrier to the introduction of Bantu. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that allowed for a unified culture to exist in Mesopotamia despite differences among states?

The relatively flat terrain of Mesopotamia. Signup and view all the answers

What geographical feature helped spread Islam rapidly in the seventh and eighth centuries?

The flatness of North Africa. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Ethiopian culture described as largely untouched by outside influence?

Due to its location on a plateau. Signup and view all the answers

Which geographic feature played a key role in isolating Persian civilization from outside influences?

The Iranian Plateau. Signup and view all the answers

Why do different Arab groups consult Bedouins when they disagree about historical Arabic meanings?

Because they are viewed as having a connection to traditional Arabic meanings. Signup and view all the answers

What prevented Arabic from spreading further south than North Africa?

The vastness of the Arabian Desert. Signup and view all the answers

Which region successfully kept its independence from European powers for more than 50 years after European attempts at conquest?

Ethiopia. Signup and view all the answers

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