- Compare and contrast early social systems of Egypt, Aksum, and the inland Niger Delta. Offer ideas on the possible transmission/transference of culture among these civilizations.
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Long-distance trade routes and the development of centralized states in the Sahel are directly related. Describe this relationship and the resulting development of forced labor systems.
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During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the continent experienced the entrance of several external peoples, cultures, and influences. Describe this influx. Identify major groups; cultural ideas, norms, and intentions of these groups; and how the groups influenced indigenous activity.
Answer each question completely in a carefully prepared essay of 200-400 words (one to two typed, double-spaced pages). Do not merely copy sentences or paragraphs from your reading; instead, give your own analysis and, when necessary, refer to passages you have read. When you do quote or paraphrase a passage, be sure to acknowledge the source.