HIST 100 Final: History 100 Final Study Guide - Americas, China, Middle East, Europe
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Of the following 6 questions, 3 will appear on the exam. Respond to all 3 with essays that are both concise and sufficiently detailed. Essays must be organized using thesis sentences and supported by appropriate evidence to have a chance of receiving full credit. Answer sheets will be provided: trace the development of civilizations in sub-saharan africa from the time of. Ancient nubia through the bantu migrations down to the rise of larger empires in the area around the niger river. Earliest african civilization = along nile river valley. Nubia 4000 bce: linked to ancient egypt; region south of egypt. 1100 bce-100ce kush developed: wealthy from trading ivory, gold & more, provided armies. Capital: meroe, specialized in iron working + technology. Crumbled due to foreign competition and desertification (growing of the desert) Geography (mountains & desert) made it difficult to invade. Bantu migrations began happening in 2000 bce. Small villages, peaceful, kinship relations were relaxed.
