The map shows the locations of major settlements in medieval Japan. What does the map reveal about medieval Japanese settlements?

Most settlements were on Hokkaido Island.
The fewest settlements were on Kyushu Island.
Most settlements were located close to the coasts.
There were fewer settlements in the south than in the north.

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.