History
Who did Kush trade with?
primary partner being Egypt
What Sub-Saharan African country is furthest south?
South Africa
What has led to political conflict and civil war?
deep-seated sectional tensions
How did trading with Egypt affect Kush?
transformed Kush into a wealthy
Why is trade difficult in the region?
Political instability
Which bullet(s) from the culture slides show that people feel more loyal to their group than their country?
typical cultural studies slides regarding collectivism and social identity
What two natural resources were found in large amounts in the Ghana Empire?
gold and salt
What two natural resources were found in large amounts in the Ghana Empire?
gold and salt
What name was given to the 40,000 young males who had to flee South Sudan?
the Lost Boys of Sudan
What was the trading system called that brought Africans to the Americas to work on plantations?
transatlantic slave trade or the triangular trade
How did the Mali Empire adapt to their environment?
leveraging the Niger River for agriculture and transport
What types of governmental abuses have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa?
severe human rights violations, often characterized by impunity.
Why is it called the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
The Trans-Atlantic slave trade is called that because it involved the forced transportation of over 12 million enslaved African men, women, and children
What natural resource is found in Lake Assal?
thick salt pans and crystals
What are some major industries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
natural resource extraction and agriculture