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100

assistance in the form of money, equipment, or services

aid

100

to take money out from the bank account

withdraw

100

something that makes you not forget another thing

reminder

100

The Neandertals originated in _____.

Europe

100
Is Africa north-south or east-west orientation?

north-south

200

to dedicate something to a particular person or purpose 

allocate

200

the fee you pay for borrowing money

interest

200

to do, say, use, etc. more of something than you should

overdo

200

Describe the weather of Africa.

north - cold, central - hot, south - cold

200

The beginning of agriculture resulted in _____.

stopping hunting, settling in villages, developing skills

300

a positive personal characteristic

virtue

300

clear and definite

distinct

300

the use of money for income or profit

investment

300

How does Diamond describe the potential of Africa's resources?

Africa's resources are abundant and give it great potential.
300

Why is proximity to great apes and monkey a problem in Africa?

They are genetically similar to humans so diseases can easily be transferred.

400

This word is used to describe a process of gradual change and development.

evolutionary

400
a small number or part of things in a larger group

minority

400

feeling that occurs where there is a possibility of violence or conflict

tension

400

Africa's richest countries lie within its temperate zone. True or False?

TRUE

400

The animal species in Africa have survived because of the long human presence on the continent. True or False?

TRUE

500

Plague means _____.

to continually cause problems

500

Spawned means _____.

caused to happen

500

A major drain on means _____.

a heavy use of something such as resources

500
What actions may give Africa a better future?

investment in public health, combat against corruption, use of technology

500

What blocked the spread of agriculture in Africa?

Not many native plats and animals in Africa were easy to domesticate.