1. Read to be informed: Read AtC pp 108-111, The Roots of Mighty Empires, to gather information to fill out the study guide

2. In ancient times, the Sahara region had rivers, forest, and lush pastures. Then, the climate began to change. It became: Dry Hot

3. The change in climate caused the land to become: Bare Bleak desert

4. As a result of the changes, many of the people moved to: the sahel, where it was: –Desert with scattered vegetation the banks of the Niger, where it was: –Semi-arid –Tropical –Wet & dry

5. The NOK people Where did they live?West Africa, present day Nigeria When did they live in this region? 500 BC – AD 200 What resource did they have in this region? Iron ore What did they use if for?Spear points & tool

6. The City of JENNE-JENO What were the advantages of the city’s location? The Niger River gave rich soil for farming and it could be used for easy trade travel When was the city inhabited? 250 BC – AD 1400 What resourced did the region have? Fertile land for abundant crops, grazing land for cattle, and fish

7. Natural Resources Renewable & nonrenewable gifts of nature that can be used to produce goods & services Examples: –Land –Water –Animals –Trees –Climate –Soil –Fire –Seeds –Grain –fruits

8. Human Resources The health, strength, talents, education and skills that humans can use to produce goods & services. Examples? –Teaching people to read –Teaching people trade routes

9. Capital Resources Goods manufactured by people and used to produce other goods and services. Including but not limited to; –factories –Warehouses –Roads –Bridges –Machinery –ports –Dams –tools