Geography's Impact on Settlement in Africa and the Middle East
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What is the main factor that has affected where people settle in Africa and the Middle East?

  • Population density
  • Geography (correct)
  • Technological advancements
  • Climate

    • What is one reason why water is essential for human settlements according to the text?

  • To drink (correct)
  • To prevent erosion
  • For energy production
  • For manufacturing goods

    • Where were the first settlements of the Kush located in Africa?

  • Near the Red Sea coast
  • In the Sahara Desert
  • Along the Blue Nile (correct)
  • On high plateaus

    • What major geographic feature benefited both plagued and benefited the Egyptians?

    <p>River valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did ancient societies in both Africa and the Middle East settle near rivers and streams?

    <p>For agriculture and drinking water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main occupation of people living in Africa and the Middle East more than 10,000 years ago?

    <p>Hunter-gatherers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Kush settlements from those of the Egyptians according to the text?

    <p>Ability to control floods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor for major civilizations to develop in certain areas of the Middle East and Africa?

    <p>Proximity to water sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographical feature made river valleys less ideal for settlement and the growth of major cultures?

    <p>Low-lying valleys prone to flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is shared by the two oldest continuously independent cultures in the Middle East and Africa mentioned in the text?

    <p>Plateau-based location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were impressive harbors considered vital for the growth of cities in the Middle East and Africa?

    <p>To provide safe places for ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has become increasingly important in founding cities in regions with abundant oil reserves?

    <p>Availability of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to conflicts over resources like oil and diamonds in recent times according to the text?

    <p>Control over valuable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is supported by the text regarding the importance of desalinization plants?

    <p>They help convert seawater into freshwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait relate to the theme discussed in the text?

    <p>It sought control over Kuwait's oil reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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