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Factors that contributed to development of early agriculture in Mesopotamia are;Availability of water for irrigation from rivers Tigris and Euphrates.Availability of rich fertile soils in the river valleys supported the growth of crops.Invention of farming tools e.g seed drillAvailability of indigenous crops for cultivation.Availability of labour to work in the farms.Weather forecasting helped the summaries to plan their farming activities.Availability of storage facilities e.g day/woven vesselsExistence of stable which made it possible for farmers to concentrate in farming.
Factors that contributed to decline of Buganda are;Weak leader after death of Kibaka Mutesa.There emerged religious conflicts between Christians, Muslims and traditionalistsAuthority of Kabaka was undermined by the Christian court officialsAfter signing of Buganda agreement Buganda kingdom came under British ruleDaudi Chwa, being an infant could not exert his authority as king, thus was assisted by Prime Minister, Apollo Kagwa who collaborated with British.
Factors that have lead to decline in mortality rate in Kenya are;Improved / balanced dietTechnological advancement hence improved standards.Development of modern medicine and hospitals.Advanced environmental sanitation and hygiene.Elimination of internal conflicts due to stable government / peace and security.
Ways poor transport systems contributed to food shortage in Africa are;Have led to high transport costs leading to high prices of foods.Have led to poor distribution of food.Have led to delays in the transportation of food leading to waste and loses.Demoralize/discourages farmers and this leads to low agricultural productionsIt undermines the effectiveness of agricultural extension officersAgricultural inputs do not reach the farm leading to low yields.
Factors that have affected initiation rites in Traditional African Society Today are;Rural Urban migration/urbanizationChristianityInfluence of western cultureFormal educationMedical technologyGovernment policyIntermarriages