Colonization and Independence in Africa
what time did the colonization of Africa spanned?
The colonization of Africa spanned for decades of years (1800-1960) after which independence prevailed in the continent
what are cataracts?
there, steep cliffs and large boulders form dangerous, fast-moving waters. cataracts make traveling by ship aling the Nile difficult.
Democracy
Government in which the citizens play an important role through voting
Confucianism
Philosophy that promoted filial piety and education
Polytheistic
The Belief in more than one god
Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?
They were involved in the slave trade
why were Egyptians also loyal to the pharaoh?
because they thought he was the sun of Re.
South Africa
This African countries government is currently a parliamentary democracy. However, its citizens have gained more equality since Apartheid ended in 1994.
The Analects
Teachings of Confucius are found in this text
Hindu
A person who follows the religion of Hinduism
Which was a part of early European plans for Africa?
Establishing trade routes
what is a pyramid?
great stone tombs built for an Egyptian pharaoh.
Kenya & Nigeria
These two African Countries have a presidential democracy
Five Relationships
Ruler/subject, father/son, husband/wife, older brother/younger brother, friend/friend
Reincarnation
The belief that when you die you are reborn into a new life
What was the MAIN reason European countries colonized Africa?
They needed the natural resources.
how did the kingdom of Kerma form?
gradually, the stronger Nubian villages took over the weaker ones and formed the kingdom of Kerma.
Kenya
This country adopted a new Constitution that requires the legislature to include female representatives from each of the country's 47 counties
Daoism/Taoism
Chinese nature religion
Karma
When you do something good, something good will happen to you. The idea that what goes around comes around.
imperialism
how did Kush's merchants use thhow did Kush's merchants use their wealth?
to build fine houses and public baths like ones they had seen in Rome.
Nigeria
This country has cleaned up its election process and had a free and fair presidential election in 2015
Daoism
Polytheistic Chinese religion
Nationalism
To have great pride in your nation/country.