1. AP World History
Do Now: What might these masks reveal about African societies?
What is the term for common qualities shared by many African societies?
Africanity

2. This building is a _____________. I know this because…

3. These coins originally came from the ___________. I know this because…

4. Based on the map, what inferences can we make about African Kingdoms/empires?

5. AP World History Next reading assignment (due 12/11) Terms
Ch. 9 (pp. ??)
Terms
Africanity
Sudanic States of Africa
Swahili
Delhi Sultanate
Consequences of Interregional Networks and contacts

6. Kingdoms of Africa Africanity-common qualities
Different languages but common vocabulary (Bantu peoples-importance of Bantu migration)
Animistic religions (good and bad spirits/importance of ancestors)
Rituals-drumming, dancing, musical rhythms
Masks
Isolation of kings
Impact of cultural diffusion?
Spread of Islam-how will this diffuse with traditional beliefs?
Trade networks-impact/importance?

7. Important African states
What makes these states/societies so important?
Sudanic States
Ghana (1)
Mali (2)
Hausa (3)
Songhay (4)
Swahili States
Great Zimbabwe (5)
Ethiopia (6)

8. I am the Greatest!
Speaking as the king, record and share what makes your kingdom the greatest. Consider each of the following:
Trade and economic wealth
Leadership
Culture/social structure
Outside connections (drink the SPRITE)
Why other kingdoms don’t measure up (hint: know their weaknesses)

9. AP World History Do Now: Summarize the action from the following clip
Read the handout on Sundiata: The Lion King
Underline five key details about Sundiata’s life/rule/character

10. Disney vs. Sundiata
What are some of the key differences between the two versions of these stories?
Why does Hollywood often change history?
What do we lose/gain when the story is told differently? What impact do these revisions have on the viewers?

11. AP World History (11/14)
Do Now: Why were Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta mentioned in this chapter? What did they do that was so special?
FYI: Netflix is supposed to have a Marco Polo mini-series premiering before the end of the year
I smell extra credit…sniff, sniff

12. Key ideas from Unit Two
1. There was a tremendous growth in long distance trade due to improvements in technology. Silk Road, Indian Ocean routes, Trans-Saharan routes, and Mediterranean Sea routes diffused ideas, religion, and technology.
2. Major technological developments (compass, improved shipbuilding, and gunpowder) shaped the development of the world.

13. Key ideas from Unit Two
3. Movement of people made a huge impact. Nomadic groups (Turks, Mongols, Vikings) interacted with settled people leading to further change and development (technology, culture, etc.)
4. Religions such as Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism, focused on the principle of equality. Patriarchal values continued to dominate, yet women were able to access the monastic life as an alternative path .
5. Religion (spread by trade) often acted as a unifying force. Christianity, Confucianism, and Buddhism all acted in this way and helped create cultural identity.
6. Political structures of many areas adapted and changed to the new conditions of the world (impact of the Mongols, isolation of Western Europe and Japan=decentralized gov., Byzantine empire, Arab Caliphates, Tang and Song dynasties=centralized gov.