Identify the economic factors that led to the rise of early urbanization in Africa
Answer:
- Agriculture. Agricultural areas were strategically located along river valleys
which provided water for irrigation. Such areas attracted many people who
established settlements leading to urban centres.
- Mining. Mining areas attracted many people who settled around the mining areas leading to growth of urban centres.
-Trade. The caravan traders identified some areas where they rested and replenished
their supplies. These areas grew into urban centres.