How did the physical features of the African continent influence the development of ancient civilizations based on the information provided on the maps? Civilisations developed mostly along the coastal plains of the continent as these areas were the easiest to defend against invasion
Civilizations developed only in areas away from the coastline in order to provide natural protection from invasions.

Civilizations developed in areas that could support farming and/or trade without extreme hardship that would exist in the desert areas.
Civilization developed mainly in the rainforests along the Congo River due to the good conditions for farming and easy living,