Africa: Geography and Early History

What is a key factor in differentiating between Africa’s climates because temperatures do not vary greatly from place to place? Rainfall

List 5 types of societies of Africa People adapt to their environment Hunting and gathering Farming Fishing Herding Urban

Factors that influences where people live in Africa. Environment Climate Geography Availability of water and resources

Tropical Wet Tropical Wet and Dry Desert Mediterranean Identify Africa’s climate regions and describe ways in which that climate has affected the ways of life of the African people. Tropical Wet Hard to settle because of leaching, insects, disease, mold and rot = small population Tropical Wet and Dry Unpredictable/unreliable rainfall difficult on farmers/herders, desertification caused by people but still home to most Africans = different societies Desert Few areas have grasses to support herding, not enough rain for farming = small population = pastoralist Mediterranean Supports farming and herding=large population

Describe ancient Egypt in terms in terms of religion, economy activities, and achievements. polytheistic, connected to nature, life after death, Pharaoh Economic Activities trade, farming Achievements hieroglyphics, 365 day calendar, math, medicine, art, architecture

Bonus Info: Civilization of the Nile Valley Kush Rich from iron industry Meroe: capital city, center of trade Axum King Ezana convert to Christianity Ethiopic Church Center for trade