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Explain the difference between B.C. / A.D. and B.C.E. / C.E.   ~BC and AD are the Christian way, BC: Before Christ, AD: After death, BCE: Before Common Era, CE: Common era  
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Which method of recognizing different Eras of History is the preferred method of Christians?   ~BC and AD  
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If a civilization starts in 1500 B.C. and ends in 1000 A.D. how long does the civilization last?   ~2,500 years  
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What is the Sahara and where is it located?   ~The Sahara is a desert and it is located in the Northern part of Africa  
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What is the Sahel and where is it located?   ~Semi Arid region, located just south of the Sahara  
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What are grasslands and where are they located in Africa?   ~Grasslands are a large open area of country covered with grass, and they cover nearly half of the continent, but most of them are towards the south.  
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Why did Europeans first come to Africa?   ~So they could get resources and colonize  
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Explain how people can use the environment without harming it. (like food, water, resources, air)   ~People can use renewable resources  
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What is deforestation and how can it affect the environment?   ~Deforestation is the clearing of trees to make neighborhoods of housing developments. It affects animal habitats and could cause pollution/lack of oxygen.  
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What is desertification and how can it affect the environment?   ~Desertification is where an area of fertile land becomes dry due to drought. It can affect farming, and water shortages.  
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Describe the Slash and Burn farming technique.   ~Cutting and burning of plants in forests to make room for fields to grow crops.  
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What are the five themes of Geography? Give an example of each theme.   Movement: TRADE Region: MICHIGAN Location: 12॰ N, 16॰ E Interaction: ADAPTING TO THE CLIMATE Place: EIFFEL TOWER  
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Describe the cultural changes that the Tutsi and Hutu tribes went through.   ~Ethnic conflict and they didn’t get along . Had to relocate.  
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Describe the Egyptian Social Pyramid.   ~The Pharaoh is at the top of them social pyramid, then comes the Government Officials, next are the Priests, then the Scribes, then the Artisans, and lastly, the Peasants.  
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Why did the Bantu’s migrate and where did they migrate to?   ~They were trying to find a place to farm. They originated in West Africa, and then migrated to the south and east.  
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Know the differences between these maps and what they are best used for:   Mercator: Square; Stretches land near the poles Robinson: Rounded sides; Land near the poles are flattened Political: Show boundaries and cities Physical: Show elevation, bodies of water, and landforms  
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What is Ethnic Conflict and provide an example.   ~An ethnic conflict is a conflict between 2 ethnic groups. Ex) Tutsi and Hutu  
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What is a Pharaoh and why were they important?   ~A Pharaoh is a ruler in ancient Egypt, They were important because they were at the top of the social class structure. They were humans, but were worshipped as gods.  
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Who are the Tuaregs and describe their lifestyle?   ~The Tuaregs are a group of people living in Central Africa. They are nomadic Pastoralists  
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What does architectural mean?   ~Relating to the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.  
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What does agricultural mean?   ~Relating to agriculture.  
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Describe the Great Pyramid of Giza and what was it used for?   ~The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for the Fourth Dynasty Pharaoh Khufu, and was completed around 2560 BCE. It is part of a complex of 3 large pyramids in the Giza Necropolis located in modern Cairo, Egypt.  
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