In what ways has geography affected settlement patterns in North Africa?

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Geography has affected settlement patterns in North Africa because there are deserts like the Sahara that people can't live in. The Nile River has made it easier for people to live along its banks because it provides water for farming. Mountains can make it hard for people to get around and settle in certain areas.

South Africa gained its independence from Britain in 1910. Why did this not lead to freedom and equality in South Africa?

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Even though South Africa gained independence from Britain in 1910, there were still big issues with racism and discrimination in the country. The government made laws called apartheid that separated people based on their race, like separating where they could live and go to school. This caused a lot of inequality and tension between different racial groups in South Africa.

Identify the three major religions practiced in Africa as well as the location that these specific religions are practiced.

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The three major religions practiced in Africa are Christianity, Islam, and traditional indigenous beliefs. Christianity is practiced widely in places like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Kenya. Islam is practiced in countries like Egypt, Nigeria, and Sudan. Traditional indigenous beliefs are practiced throughout different regions of Africa, with specific practices varying among different tribes and communities.