2. Elementary textile production was found in several locations throughout Africa. Select two accurate 1 point statements about this budding proto-industry. Incomes from the Nubian gold mines were used to pay for the establishment of local textile weavers. Archeological findings provide evidence that West Africa had a long tradition of professionally organized production of cotton cloth. Madagascar is known for its early silk production. O In the 12th century, Great Zimbabwe became a leading textile producer. 3. In the course textbook, Green (2013) argue that the introduction of maize in the 16th century signified a major 1 point change in African agriculture. In what way? Select two options. Maize was less vulnerable to bad weather and more resilient compared to local crops. Maize was superior in terms of yield per hectare and nutritional value compared to local crops such as millet and sorghum. The introduction and spread of maize increased the productive capacity of African farmers. Surplus maize production could be sold to travelling Arab merchants. 4. Green (2013) state a number of reasons explaining the low productivity in African agriculture. Which two of the 1 point following reasons are mentioned by Green? Weak institutions regulating ownership of agricultural resources Difficult climatic conditions and a hostile disease environment Insufficient supply of manpower to work the fields Conflicts over scarce land resources