Population Growth and Ethnolinguistic Diversity
Ryan Lee
7 min read
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers the Bantu Expansion, a major demographic shift in sub-Saharan Africa (1500 BCE - 500 CE). It explores the causes of the expansion (technological/agricultural advancements, population growth), routes of migration, linguistic influences (spread of Bantu languages), and the genetic heritage of African Americans. The guide also includes practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 13
The Bantu expansion occurred primarily between which of the following time periods? 📅
1000 BCE to 1000 CE
500 BCE to 1500 CE
1500 BCE to 500 CE
500 CE to 1500 CE