Africa's Geography
Africa is the ___________.
2nd Largest continent
Which kingdom became rich as a result of the “salt-gold trade” between West and North Africa.
Ghana
What does the word Apartheid mean?
Seperation
What is overgrazing?
When a foreign animal is introduced to a new ecosystem.
What physical feature shaped Africa's history? Why?
Rivers
The rivers allowed people to trade throughout Africa.
In which country did Mansa Musa encourage the teachings of the Islamic faith?
Mali
The Apartheid Laws were similar to which laws in the United States?
Jim Crow Laws
What are the three reasons Ghana fell?
Invasion
Overgrazing
Rebellion
What are the three types of physical features/ landscapes in Africa?
Savannah
Rain Forests
Sahel/ Deserts
Similar to Rome, this kingdom became too big to control.
Mali
How did the Apartheid Movement end? How were Mandela and Klerk honored?
Nonviolent Peace Movements
Nobel Peace Prize + Presidency of South Africa
What are the four reasons why Mali fell?
weak rulers
invaders
empire was too big to control
parts of the empire broke away
What is South Africa?
A country
These kingdoms traded their gold with Muslim merchants who visited their area.
Mali and Songhai
How long did Mandela spend in prison? Why is this important?
Several years
Mandela's imprisonment was compared to MLK's
Why did the Songhai Kingdom come to an end?
Imperialism
What can you infer about African countries that have multiple capitals?
These kingdoms eventually became small African states.
Mali
Songhai
Ghana
How does the following quote connect to the Apartheid?
"It always seems impossible until it is done."
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Why is important to study Africa's history, even though we live in the United States?
African history (especially during the Apartheid) influenced US history