People in the south used slaves because their economy was focussed on things like cash crops (tobacco, cotton, etc.) These crops required a lot of work so farmers and plantation owners could not do it by themselves. So by using enslave persons they could harvest more crops, sell more, make more money, and in return boost the southern economy.
The Great Zimbabwe was a country on the territory of where the modern day nation of Zimbabwe is located. It had access to the Indian Ocean and a great strategic location, especially when it came to trade, as it was an important place in the trade routes on the ocean.
The people of Zimbabwe had a strong economy, and it was largely based on trading, cattle, and crops.
Three very important and very profitable things that the people of Zimbabwe traded were the ivory, gold, and copper. All three being in abundance on their territory, or in the territories in close proximity, and all of them being in high demand and being very well paid for.
twelve month calendar is an
advancement in the technology of
Ancient Egypt.
True
False
The main difference between the two is that ancient Egyptians worshiped many gods and goddess meaning they were polytheistic. The Israelites worshiped one god meaning they were monotheistic.
