1. The line is an approximation.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Region below the line is considered sub-Saharan (below the Sahara Desert)
The line is an approximation.
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(2009). Africa. (2009). [Web Map]. Retrieved from
By Martin23230 (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 ( via Wikimedia Commons
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Grade 6 Unit 11, Lesson 1

2. The lighter green illustrates the recent division between Sudan and South Sudan.
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Cherlet, J. (Artist). (2010). Sub-saharan africa definition un. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from
By Jcherlet: Jcherlet derivative work: Jcherlet (HDImap_spectrum2006_Africa.png) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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3. Giroux, J. (2008, July). Africa's growing strategic relevance
Giroux, J. (2008, July). Africa's growing strategic relevance. CSS Analysis in Security Policy, 3(38), Retrieved from
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4. Use with the Elaborate section of the lesson.
Cecil Rhodes – British politician and businessman. He founded the diamond company De Beers and served as prime minister of the Cape Colony.
Sambourne, E. L. (Artist). (1892). The rhodes colossus. [Print Drawing]. Retrieved from
By Edward Linley Sambourne (1844–1910) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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5. Colonial Africa: 1914
Explain to students that many European countries were racing to acquire as much land as possible in Africa and in Asia primarily for natural resources and trade.
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(2006, December 31). Colonial Africa 1914 map [Web Map]. Retrieved from
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6. Democratic Republic of Congo
Chad
South Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya
Liberia
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
Sudan
South Sudan
Zimbabwe
Photo credit:
Gaba, E. (Artist). (2011). African continent. [Web Map]. Retrieved from
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