1. African Civilizations
Name:_______________________ Date:_____ Period:___
Map Directions
Label and color the following:
Geography Zones
Desert - yellow
Mediterranean- orange
Rain Forest- green
Savanna- pink
Bodies of Water (color all blue)
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Gulf of Aden
Nile River
Senegal River-Draw In
Niger River
Gulf of Guinea
Landforms (Draw Mountains)
Congo Basin
Namib Desert
Kalahari Desert
Cape of Good Hope
Great Rift Valley
Sahara
Ahaggar Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Tibesti Mountains
Madagascar
Map Questions:
Map Focus: What influenced the development of civilizations on the continent of Africa?
Region: In which part of Africa would you find the most land that is difficult to farm?
Place: What climate region runs along the Equator in Africa?
Location: Describe the location of the Mediterranean climate in Africa?
Critical Thinking: Human-Environment Interaction What impact do you think the Great Rift valley might have had on where people settle?
Map, Timeline, Vocabulary
Directions: In your textbook, refer to the map and timeline on pg
Timeline: Identify dates and events specific to African civilizations. Make sure events are in correct order!
African Civilization Timeline

2. 12. Select three of your vocabulary words and write one sentence:
Vocabulary : Search through Chapter 6 to locate and define your vocabulary words. 1st Column write the vocabulary word, 2nd box define, 3rd box illustrate.
Vocabulary Word
Definition
Picture 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Vocabulary Word
Definition
Picture 7. 8. 9.
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12. Select three of your vocabulary words and write one sentence:
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