AFROAMER 277 Midterm: Midterm Review Sheet.docx
30 Oct 2014
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Itcz intertropical convergenze zone: meteorlogical phenomenon whereby large scale airflows from generally opposite directions converge or meet creating a relatively constant updraft of air, primary rainmaking mechanism, shifts from june to january. Brings rainfall to all sub saharan africa and is the reason fro: a few trouble spots where itcz may hurt, resources, home of many important natural resources wet and dry seasons. Found out a lot about the past through societies who knew how to write. Have also found out a lot of information from oral traditions. Created social systems based on kinship with no central authority. Depended on balance of power to keep everything smooth between people. Still today rely on extended family organizations. Women frequently controlled many resources and could operate independently of husband. Control over long distance trade was important. Control of military forces was also important.
