Africa
Is Africa the first, second, or third largest continent?
Africa is the second largest continent.
What were the technological achievements of the Shang and Zhou dynasties?
The Shang made bronze weapons and tools, build dikes along the huang river, and developed a system of writing based on symbols and characters. The Zhou invented the crossbow and made iron tools and weapons.
What was the government of ancient Egypt like?
The government was headed by a king called pharaoh. The pharaoh depended on a system of many government officials, or bureaucracy, to carry out the governments rules. Taxes were collected in the form of surplus crops. These were distributed to people who worked for the pharaoh.
Why do you think European nations became interested in China?
China had grown wealthy and had many fine arts and literacy works as well as advanced technology. Marco polo wrote about China after his travels.
What made the empire of Axum different from other African empires?
Christianity, Instead of Islam, over seas trade.
Why did most of China's big cities form in eastern China?
Access to the coast, to serve as markets for the farming population to the region best suited to farming, climate, trade opportunities.
What did European powers want from Africa?
Slaves, Resources, control of trade routes.
What type of economy is most common in east asia? Describe it.
Mixed markets econominies are most common in east asia. A mixed economy that blends market economics with some government involvement is most common.
What role does water play in African settlement choices?
Settlements exits next to reliable sources of water that people need for life and transportation of goods.
How is demography a growing concern in parts of east asia?
Japans population is shrinking and also aging. As a result, the work force will be smaller but will have to support more older people.