Discuss five factors which made migrations of communities possible

Discuss five factors which made migrations of communities possible.

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1. Some communities were friendly, hence allowed others to pass through their land in search of areas to settle in.

2. Availability of unoccupied lands

3. Giving gifts to leaders of the communities through whose land they passed

4. Sending of spies to enquire about the territory they were to enter

5. Existence of routes which which were used by raiders

6. Some communities were friendly, hence allowed others to pass through their lands

7. Knowledge of tools and weapons which they used for protection and clearing of land for settlement

8. Desire to interact with other communities in terms of trade to alleviate famine in their homeland

9. Migration in large numbers ensured security

10. Sparse population which eased movement

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johnmulu answered the question on January 30, 2017 at 05:13

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