When Worlds Collide A comparison of the European and Western African Worlds

A Review of Europe from World History  The Middle Ages  The Renaissance  The Reformation

The Early Middle Ages  Feudalism  Medieval Religion The _____ governed every aspect of medieval Christians’ lives Power from ________

The Late Middle Ages  Crusades Impact: increased European awareness of the world and accelerated economic change  Led to...  Growth of _____  Rise of _________  Creation of _________  Black ________

The Renaissance  Pursuit of Learning Quest for _________ ______ led the way “Golden Age”—________ focus  Invention ___ _______ Gutenberg’s _____ _____ _________ Instruments

The Reformation  Criticism of the RCC _______ ________  The Bible is the true authority  Protestants  Rise of Nations ________ losing power Countries emerge: France, England, Portugal, Spain  Led to Age of _______

Meanwhile… in Africa

Trade Ties  Europe wanted to avoid the “middleman” and make direct trade contact with W Africa  Cloth, Iron, Copper and Jewelry   gold

West African Culture  Land types: Rain Forests Savannah Desert  Family Life _______ groups Lineage: groups tracing back to a common ancestor  Religion Supreme Being, lesser gods Passed down through _____ __________

Kingdoms and Trade  Benin Wealthy from trade Fine artwork  Songhai One of the largest empires in the world .. Askia Muhammad .. Great trade partner between N. Africa, Benin and Europe

Slavery  Europe/America  Africa

In Review:  What was life like in Europe during the Middle Ages?  What changes took place during the Late Middle Ages?  What was the Renaissance, and how did it make a lasting impact on the world?

In Review:  How did West Africans and Europeans first meet?  What are some key features of early West African cultures?  How did slavery differ between Europe and Africa?