Geography and Ancient Egypt

1.a. Recall  Where in Africa are the RIFTS located?  Eastern Africa

1.b. Explain  How were 2 of West Africa’s valuable mineral resources related to the local physical geography.  Salt =Sahara  Gold = Forests

2.a. Identify  What are 2 groups to which a person in early West Africa may have owed Loyalty?  Extended Family and Common Age-sets

2.b. Analyze  How did the use of Iron change farming?  Iron Tools = easier farming  Easier to clear land, Harvesting, and growing crops

3. Draw Conclusions Savannah Grasslands Provides Good Hunting And Farming