1. Africa: Kingdoms and Trading States
What happened to civilization in Africa after the fall of the Nile River Valley?

2. Do Now: If you had to guess…
What percentage of the earth’s land surface does Africa take up?
- 20% (2nd largest)
How many countries are in Africa?
- 53
How many languages are spoken in Africa?
- approx 2,000!
What are some geographical features in Africa?
- savanna, desert, rainforest (only 5%)
What religions are practiced in Africa?
- Judaism, Christianity, Islam & Animism

3. The following countries (and continent) could fit in Africa!
India
USA
ARGENTINA
Europe
The following countries (and continent) could fit in Africa!
Total: 11.5 million sq. mi.
Africa = 11.7 million sq mi.
China

4. A Common Mistake…

5. Label the following kingdoms on your map of Africa:
Egypt
Kush
Axum
Ghana
Mali
Songhai

6. Label the following kingdoms on your map of Africa:
Egypt
Kush
Axum
Ghana
Mali
Songhai

7. What can we infer based on the information below?