Certainly! Below are the causes matched with their corresponding effects related to ancient civilizations in Africa:
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As the global economy changed in the 17th century, European countries began infiltrating Africa.
Effect: The once powerful African Empires continued to be impacted by the European powers, not only economically, but also by the cultures that they brought with them. -
Traditional African Religions and Islam became very common in early African societies.
Effect: West Africa was also impacted by the spread of Islam. -
Berbers discovered that camels could cover greater distances than other pack animals and could travel up to ten days without water.
Effect: Traders along the Indian Ocean were impacted by the physical geography and stopped in ports. -
The East African Coast was easily accessible to Arab traders and a lot of evidence still exists today.
Effect: Trade with the Middle East and Africa. -
West African Empires made much of their wealth by exporting salt.
Effect: The wealth generated by trade contributed to the power and influence of these empires.
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