Bellringer 3/11 AFRICA – CHAPTER 13, SECTION 1 List 2 accomplishments of each of the following medieval African civilizations: Ghana - Mali - Songhai - Axum - Zimbabwe -

African Civilizations Coach Crews World History

Weekly Schedule Monday – African Civilizations Tuesday – Government and Religion Wednesday – Society and Culture Thursday – Review Day Friday – Jeopardy

Where we have been, Where we are NOW, Where we are headed Been: Medieval China Reunited through dynasties after 300 years of civil war Economy rebuilt through farming and trading Many new inventions (steel, printing) Genghis Khan and the Mongols set up and empire in Asia, conquering China in 1281

Where we have been, Where we are now, Where we are headed Now: Medieval Africa Geography influenced the rise of civilizations. The growth of trade led in the exchange of goods and ideas. Rulers developed forms of government. Traditional religion, Christianity, and Islam shaped society. The family was the foundation of society. This would be disrupted by slave trade. Headed: Medieval Japan 4 teaching days, Jeopardy on Friday, then Spring Break!

African Civilizations Africa has a vast landscape Mediterranean, desert, savanna, rain forest 2nd largest continent West African empires grew rich from trade Salt and gold Africa’s rain forests blocked invaders and provided resources Food surpluses were very valuable East African kingdoms and states became centers for trade and new ideas Goods and ideas from the Arab world

Organizing Information WEST AFRICA RAIN FORESTS EAST AFRICA NAMES OF DEVELOPED KINGDOMS OR CITY-STATES TIME PERIOD GOODS TRADED HOW DOES THIS AREA COMPARE TO THE UNITED STATES TODAY?

Why was salt important to West Africans? Exit Slip Why was salt important to West Africans? How were different religions introduced to Africa?