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how did the crusades encourage europeans to explore

The Crusades took thousands of men from Europe to Turkey, Israel, and other parts of the Middle East. There they learned of different ways of life and exotic products from many other parts of the world. Desire for these products encouraged explorers to find ways to distant lands.

what are the physical features of south africa?

Please check this site for the physical features of South Africa.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa#Geography

Where do many scholors think the first americans came from?

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Many scholars believe that the first Americans came from Asia. They believe that ancient people from Asia crossed a land bridge called Beringia, which connected Siberia (in present-day Russia) to Alaska (in present-day United States). These people then migrated southward, spreading throughout the Americas over thousands of years. This theory is supported by archaeological and genetic evidence, as well as similarities between indigenous peoples of the Americas and populations in Asia.