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Chapter 2 Kingdoms of west Africa. Chapter 2 Lesson 2. Week 11 November 12 th , 2013. The plan…. Objectives Review Bantu Show Political Map of Africa Kingdoms of West Africa Reading & Evaluation: Comprehension Questions Preview. Objectives.
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Chapter 2 Kingdoms of west Africa Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Week 11 November 12th, 2013
The plan…. • Objectives • Review • Bantu • Show Political Map of Africa • Kingdoms of West Africa • Reading & Evaluation: Comprehension Questions • Preview
Objectives • Students will learn about the trading kingdoms of the West African savanna • Students will investigate the kingdoms of the West African rain forests
Describe the important physical features of Africa. Review Questions pg 18 Write down the answer, it may be on your next exam^^ Over how many years did the Bantu migrations occur?
Latitude vs. Longitude Equator and the Prime Meridian?
Bantu Migration • Why did the Bantu move? • What changed as they moved? • What did they have to do to survive?
Why is this information important? How do the climate and physical geography influence the movement of people?
Kingdoms of West Africa Pages 19- 21
*Hints* Questions • Answer the questions in the sidebars in complete sentences as we read along • Complete the Review Questions as well • Follow along as we read ALL of the questions get answered
Paraphrasing Paraphrasing • putting what you read into your own words • helps you understand what you read
When you come across a word that you don’t know, use context clues to figure out the meaning • Clues in the words and sentences just before and after the word • Clues include examples, explanations, or even definitions Is there a definition of the word In context? Are there any examples of The word? Unfamiliar words used in a new way Is an explanation given in the context? Do you have any general knowledge of the topic that could help you figure out the meaning?
Name the most important trade routes across the Savanna Kingdoms.
What made the kingdoms rich? Traders on these routes had to pay taxes. In return… • The rulers kept peace and order. • Traders then could travel safely.
What were the most popular items of West African Trade? gold salt
Why did people need gold?Decoration, ornaments or to sell when needed. Why did people need salt? 1.to flavor food 2.to preserve meat 3.to stay healthy
Three major kingdoms of the West African Savanna Songhai Ghana Mali
Why did some provinces break away from the Kingdom of Mali?Give one prominent example. • Mali’s power faded • Formed own empires • Conquered cities • Lost power and conquered by other empires Fading Power Conquer? Be conquered?
Mansa Musa: was one of the first devout Muslim rulers to lead Mali
Two important kingdoms were Ile-Ife Benin located in Nigeria
Ile-Ife Major trading center Ife town on top sculptures rotten wood & fabrics moisture rusty iron caused
Benin Became rich mined they sold slaves copper gold iron they made beautiful objects from bronze brass ivory copper
What were the leaders of Ile-Ife called? onis What were the leaders of Benin called? obas
Kingdoms of the Savanna salt gold Songhai Mali Traded Ghana conquered Tombouctou broke apart controlled by 1.Sundiata traded salt & gold lost power united kingdoms powerful Salt was scarce used for conquered by Morocco 2.Mansa Musa flavor food maintain health Islam the official religion preserve meat supported learning
Kingdoms of the Forest In Nigeria sculpture trade Benin Ile-Ife Center of culture Religions with hundreds of gods Leaders: Onis Center of art little information slave trade rain washed away old buildings Leaders: Obas mines of copper, gold, iron new city on top thickly forested & damp: rustyiron
What were the names of the three major kingdoms of the West African savanna? Review Questions pg 21 Describe some of the art objects that the people of Ile-Ife and Benin created.
