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African Societies Chapter 8 (P )
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African Geography Sahara- largest desert in Africa
Savannas- grassy plains Most people live here
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Early Societies Organized into family groups Animism
Griots- oral history Skipped Copper & Bronze ages- straight to Iron Age
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Migration A permanent move from one country or region to another
Causes: Environmental Economic Political
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Push-Pull Factors
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Effects of Migration Redistribution of population Cultural blending
Shared technology & ideas Conflict Environmental effects (famine, depleted resources) Employment opportunities may become limited
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Bantu-Speaking Peoples
Migrated for 1,500 years southward throughout Africa, spreading their language & culture Bantu Video
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Aksum Conquered the Kush
Became a major trade center on the Indian Ocean trade routes Diverse cultural heritage
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Aksum Converted to Christianity under ruler Ezana
Modern-day Ethiopia is still predominantly Christian Adapted to hilly environment by using terracing & irrigation techniques First state south of the Sahara to mint coins
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Aksum Lasts 800 years Islamic empire invasions isolated Aksum from trade & other Christian settlements Aksum’s rulers moved capital to a more isolated location Declines as world power
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