Tuesday September 22 2015 Drill: What is the name of a leader in Ancient Egypt? HW: If you lived there, Ancient Africa Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations.

Ancient Egyptian Leader Pharaoh

Egypt Achievements Farming Irrigation Systems 365 day calendar Relative Location Achievements Decline Along the Nile River North Africa Farming Irrigation Systems 365 day calendar Hieroglyphics Papyrus Paper Pyramids Counting by 10’s Medical doctors Mummified people Leaders called Pharaohs Invaded by Rome

Kush Achievements NUBIA or Meroe Relative Location Achievements Decline Nile River East Africa Dynasty of Rulers Pyramids Language Worshipped Egyptian Gods and Nubian Gods Trading Networks throughout East Africa Invaded by Greece, Rome, Egypt and Aksum

Aksum Achievements East Africa Near Present Day Ethiopia Relative Location Achievements Decline East Africa Near Present Day Ethiopia Trading Networks on the Red Sea Christianity Conquered other kingdoms with strong army. Declined when the Zagwe dynasty gained power.

Ghana Achievements Trading center for goods from the Middle East Relative Location Achievements Decline West Africa Trading center for goods from the Middle East Large cities with 30,000 people King with strong army Kings grew wealthy from taxes they charged on salt and gold Conquered by Moroccan Berbers

Mali Achievements Islamic Empire- Muslim people Relative Location Achievements Decline West Africa Islamic Empire- Muslim people Mansa Musa- Strong king Gold Mines Invaded by Songhai

Songhai Achievements Trade Networks Farming and Fishing Relative Location Achievements Decline West Africa Trade Networks Farming and Fishing Conquered other empires (Mali) Islamic Sunni Ali- Strong Military Leader and king Askia- Leader who conquered Timbuktu (trade center) Defeated by Moroccan fighters

Great Zimbabwe Achievements Relative Location Achievements Decline Southern Africa Shona Language Herded Cattle Taxes on all goods Traded with other small empires Europeans controlled the trade networks Environmental Problems

1. Which of the following statements BEST describes early civilizations of Africa? People in early civilizations moved between social classes. Cities in early civilizations served as important centers of trade Early civilizations were founded at the same time as one another Early civilizations were led by elected leaders in democratic governments 2. Which physical features encourages settlement Arable land Mountains Desert Salt water

Physical characteristics often contribute to the development of civilizations. Choose one early African civilization you have studied. Explain how one or more physical characteristics contributed to the development of the civilization. Use details to support your answer.

Drill: What is Urbanization? HW: DB: Urbanization Monday September 21, 2015 Drill: What is Urbanization? HW: DB: Urbanization Obj: Identify the achievements of Ancient Egypt

Drill: What was the gift of the Nile? Friday September 18 , 2015 Drill: What was the gift of the Nile? HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends. Obj: Identify and describe the achievements of Ancient African Civilizations.

Civilization A highly organized society. Meet 10 Criteria.

Drill: Which civilization lasted the longest in Africa? Monday, September 21, 2015 Drill: Which civilization lasted the longest in Africa? HW: DB Egypt. Obj: Evaluate the achievements of selected early African Civilizations.

Tuesday September 30 2014 Drill: What was the main religion in Mali? Axsum? HW: Complete any missing work Obj: Analyze African Civilizations to see if they are “advanced” for their time.

What was the big change made by Akhenaten? Exit Ticket What was the big change made by Akhenaten? How did this impact Egypt?

Mansa Musa: http://www. youtube. com/watch King Tut: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAQyFO_fPmM&feature=youtube_gdata_player Cleopatra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVE7RqQwyi0&feature=youtube_gdata_player Mummification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JqlAD7dn-E&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Living in one place, not migratory. Definitions Nomadic: To have no permanent home but moves from place to place. Sedentary: Living in one place, not migratory.

Drill: What factors impact where a group settles? HW: Obj: Evaluate the achievements of selected early African Civilizations.

Civilizations Settle Near Fresh water So they can ______________

Egypt- Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

Kush-Nubia-Meroe Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

Ghana Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

Mali Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

Songhai Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

Aksum- Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

10 Criteria The ability to produce and store surplus food Large and thickly populated settlements

10 Criteria Large public buildings A central government

10 Criteria A variety of social classes A variety of occupations

10 Criteria Trade over long distances Writing and a system of notation

10 Criteria Development of Art Style Beginning of Science

Friday September 28 2012 Drill: Which civilization practiced Christianity? HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations.

Friday September 20 2013 Drill: Which Civilization was led by Mansa Musa? HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations.

Friday September 21, 2012 Drill: Which physical feature encourages settlement? HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends Obj: compare and contrast nomadic and sedentary societies