Question

The largest civilizations in Africa developed (1 point) Responses in the tropical rain forests of Africa. in the tropical rain forests of Africa. on the island of Madagascar. on the island of Madagascar. in the southernmost region of Africa. in the southernmost region of Africa. along the coasts and river valleys of Africa. along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.

Answer 1

along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.

Fertile soil, reliable water for irrigation and transportation, and access to trade routes allowed large, complex societies to grow — e.g., Ancient Egypt on the Nile, the West African empires along the Niger, and the Swahili coastal city-states.