AMSCO - 2.6 Reading Notes - AP History questions with answers

AMSCO - 2.6 Reading Notes - AP History Generally speaking, what was the impact of new crops (the good and the bad)? - correct answers New crops often had an impact on land use and population growth and distribution. In some areas, people found ways to sustain abundant production; in others, overuse of the land led to environmental degradation. Where do we think Champa Rice originated? How did it get to China? - correct answers Champa rice was introduced to the Champa states by Vietnam, a Hindu state, and then offered to the Chinese as tribute. Some scholars believe Champa rice may have originated in India. How did it (Champa Rice) impact China's: Population: - correct answers It was widely distributed in China to meet the needs of the growing population and in turn contributed to the population growth. How did it (Champa Rice) impact China's: Land use: - correct answers Through terraced farming in the uplands and paddies in the lowlands, Champa rice was grown in many parts of China where once land was thought unusable for growing rice. How did it (Champa Rice) impact China's: Migration: - correct answers As the population of China grew, people tended to migrate southward to the original rice growing region, contributing to the growth of cities. Who introduced this crop (bananas) to Sub-Saharan Africa? - correct answers Indonesian seafarers traveling across the Indian Ocean had introduced bananas to Sub-Saharan Africa. What was the major impact of bananas in this region (Sub-Saharan Africa)? - correct answers - Led to a spike in population - Many Indonesians settled on the island of Madagascar - Allowed the Bantu-speaking peoples to migrate to places where yams—a traditional food source—did not easily grow