Chapter 12 Section 1 African Nations Mr. Schoff Global History I
What resources are used to make these items work?
Tin, Tungsten, Tantalum, Gold, Oil, Diamonds These items are the fuel behind funding the rebel areas of Africa that continue conflict and war. They are now considered “conflict minerals” or “blood diamonds.”
Blood Diamonds
Sifting for Gold
This is their motivation to work…
No Child Labor Laws
UNITA – National Union for the Total Independence of Angola
RUF – Revolutionary United Front
Young recruits
From violence to…
South Africa
From Present to Past…
North Africa ROMANS Conquer and rule North Africa Build roads, aqueducts, dams, and cities Spread Christianity ARABS Conquer cities in North Africa Bring Arabic language Spread Muslim ideas and learning Spread Islam
North Africa GREEKS Trade with Egypt Rule Egypt ASIANS Introduce camels Can carry 500 lbs., can travel 20-30 miles/day
Now fill in the map on the back side of the worksheet.