How did desertification and migration affect the cultural diversity across the continent of Africa? How did the geographic elements of Africa effect its development?

How did diverse African cultures develop across the continent?

What factors contributed to the wealth and development of African societies?

2. The geography of Africa helped to shape the history and development of the culture and civilizations of Ancient Africa. The geography impacted where people could live, important trade resources such as gold and salt, and trade routes that helped different civilizations to interact and develop. 3. In Africa, civilization rose early as people settled in the lush areas that sheltered them from the harsh desert. The first major civilization in Africa was Egypt, centered around the lush Nile River delta. Egyptian civilization truly began around 3150 BC when the ruler Menes unified the entire area into a kingdom.

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I don't know 1. 4.

4 copper and gold, the california gold rush is why im pretty sure.