Central Africa History and Culture

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Central Africa History and Culture 23-2 Central Africa History and Culture

Early History 2,000 years ago People migrated from West Africa Kongo Kingdom – near the mouth of Congo River

Trade routes to east and west Africa Rich – skins, shells, slaves, ivory

Europeans Wanted forest products and ivory Piano keys, jewelry, statues, furniture

Took millions of slaves to colonies in the Americas

Divided Africa into colonies France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, UK, and Portugal Conflict between cultural groups

Modern Africa Gained independence after WWII Fought bloody wars 1975 – Angola gained freedom from Portugal

U.S. and Soviet Union Used the region as a battle ground during Cold War Supported different allies in smalls wars throughout Africa

Culture Hundreds of languages Dialects – regional varieties of a language

Religion Christianity – brought by Europeans Muslims – North Hindus - Zambia

Art Carved wooden masks Cotton gowns Likembe – thumb piano Makossa – dance music