Millennium History

History of Africa

  • Is it true or false that Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias were early European explorers who sailed around Africa?

    True.Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to sail around Africa and reach India. He set out from Portugal in 1497 and returned in 1499. Bartolomeu Dias was also a Portuguese explorer who rounded the southern tip of Africa in 1488, becoming the first European to do so.

  • What are the Namib and Kalahari?

    Namib:- Definition: The Namib is a coastal desert in southwestern Africa.- Location: Namibia and Angola.- Size: 1,300 km long, 160 km wide.- Climate: Hot and dry with little rainfall (50mm/year).- Features: Sand dunes, gravel plains, and salt pans.- Wildlife: Adapted to the desert environment (insec

  • Did the people in each country want war World War I?

    AustriaPublic opinion in Austria-Hungary was largely supportive of the war. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne, had provoked outrage and a desire for revenge against Serbia. Many Austrians believed that Serbia was a threat to the stability of the empire, and that w

  • What were the benefits of manzanar?

    While there were some positive aspects of the internment camps for incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II, the overall experience cannot be simplified as having benefits. It was a period marked by significant hardship, pain, and injustice. However, here are some outcomes that can be men

  • How did the Europeans subdue African people in slavery?

    DehumanizationEuropeans portrayed Africans as less than human, often comparing them to animals. This made it easier for them to justify the horrors of slavery and to treat Africans inhumanely.Cultural destructionEuropeans sought to destroy African culture and replace it with their own. They often ba

  • What affect did slavery have on the world today?

    Slavery has had a profound and enduring impact on the world today, shaping societies, cultures, and economies in complex and interconnected ways. Its effects are still felt and contested in various aspects of contemporary life, including racial disparities, economic inequalities, social injustice, a

  • Do you really know the origin of word humongous?

    The word humongous is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is thought to be a blend of the words huge and enormous, and it was originally used in a humorous way to describe something that was extremely large. Over time, the word gained widespread use and bec

  • In which continent is rhea?

    Rhea are found in South America. They are native to the grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

  • What does mespah mean?

    Mespah (or Mispah) means watchtower or place of watching in Hebrew. It symbolizes a covenant or agreement between two or more parties to watch over and protect each other, often with the implication of remembering or looking out for one another from a distance. The use of Mespah or Mispah can be fou

  • What happened to the big footed Egyptians?

    There is no evidence of big footed Egyptians. This appears to be a mythical or imaginary concept not based on any historical or archaeological findings.

  • Who supported Cleopatra?

    * Mark Antony: Antony was a Roman general and politician who was one of Cleopatras closest allies. He provided her with military and financial support, and the two of them had a romantic relationship.* Octavian: Octavian was Antonys rival in the Roman civil war, but he initially tried to maintain go

  • What name was given by Cleopatra to her son from Julius Caesar?

    Cleopatra and Julius Caesar never had a son together. Her only son from Julius Caesars line was Caesarion.

  • Why did Cleopatra call her son caesarion?

    Caesarions name was given to him by his mother, Cleopatra, in reference to his father, Julius Caesar.

  • How did first nations make ropes?

    Materials UsedThe First Nations of North American used various materials to make rope, depending on the region they inhabited and the resources available. Some common materials included:* Animal hide: Buffalo, deer, elk, and other animals provided rawhide for making ropes. The hide was cut into long

  • What happen to Medusa and why did it have happen?

    In Greek mythology, Medusa was one of the three Gorgon sisters, known for her terrifying appearance and ability to turn anyone who looked at her to stone. The story of her transformation and subsequent fate is a tragic tale often told as a cautionary warning against vanity, pride, and disobedience t

  • How did the ummah first began?

    The ummah, or the global community of Muslims, is believed to have begun with the advent of Islam in the 7th century. It was founded by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the city of Mecca, in what is now Saudi Arabia. The ummah was initially a small group of believers, but it quickly grew as the teachi

  • What did Cleopatra use for money?

    The ancient Egyptian currency used during Cleopatras time was the deben, which was a unit of weight rather than a coin. It was primarily made of copper or silver and served as a standard for measuring the value of goods and services. The deben was further subdivided into smaller units, such as the k

  • What land did Cleopatra conquer?

    Cleopatra was a queen of Ptolemaic Egypt, reigning from 51 BC until 30 BC. She did not conquer any land, instead, territories conquered by her ancestors, the Macedonian Greeks, were lost during the reign of Cleopatra.

  • To who did Egypt farmers sell there crops?

    Egypt farmers primarily sold their crops to local markets, merchants, and regional traders within Egypt. This trade occurred within the Egyptian economy, where Egyptians used their locally grown produce, grains, and other agricultural products to meet the needs of the population. There was also some

  • Why did Egypt trade with others regions?

    Ancient Egypt engaged in trade with other regions for various reasons, including:1. Economic Benefits: - Exporting Surplus: Egypt had an abundance of agricultural products, such as wheat, barley, and flax, which they traded with other regions. - Importing Goods: In exchange, Egypt imported goods suc

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