African and American Empires – Review

1. What influenced the formation of many different African civilizations? How did geography influence the development of African civilization?

2. Name the three kingdoms of the Niger River Valley. Describe the rulers, the economy, and the societies of each kingdom.

3. Which Mesoamerican civilization lasted the longest? Which civilization had the most highly developed form of government? How were the religions of the four civilizations similar?

4. Identify and describe two contributions to civilization made by each of the primary South, Meso, and North American civilizations.

5. Name the 10 Native American cultural groups found in North America. Why did each Native American cultural group develop a distinct culture? Choose any two of these groups and provide a brief description of their cultures. Be certain to include an example or explanation telling how and why the cultures developed as they did.