1. Tuesday September
Drill: What is the name of a leader in Ancient Egypt?
HW: If you lived there, Ancient Africa
Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations.

2. Ancient Egyptian Leader
Pharaoh

3. Egypt Achievements Farming Irrigation Systems 365 day calendar
Relative Location
Achievements
Decline
Along the Nile River
North Africa
Farming
Irrigation Systems
365 day calendar
Hieroglyphics
Papyrus Paper
Pyramids
Counting by 10’s
Medical doctors
Mummified people
Leaders called Pharaohs
Invaded by Rome

4. Kush Achievements NUBIA or Meroe
Relative Location
Achievements
Decline
Nile River
East Africa
Dynasty of Rulers
Pyramids
Language
Worshipped Egyptian Gods and Nubian Gods
Trading Networks throughout East Africa
Invaded by Greece, Rome, Egypt and Aksum

5. Aksum Achievements East Africa Near Present Day Ethiopia
Relative Location
Achievements
Decline
East Africa
Near Present Day Ethiopia
Trading Networks on the Red Sea
Christianity
Conquered other kingdoms with strong army.
Declined when the Zagwe dynasty gained power.

6. Ghana Achievements Trading center for goods from the Middle East
Relative Location
Achievements
Decline
West Africa
Trading center for goods from the Middle East
Large cities with 30,000 people
King with strong army
Kings grew wealthy from taxes they charged on salt and gold
Conquered by Moroccan Berbers

7. Mali Achievements Islamic Empire- Muslim people
Relative Location
Achievements
Decline
West Africa
Islamic Empire- Muslim people
Mansa Musa- Strong king
Gold Mines
Invaded by Songhai

8. Songhai Achievements Trade Networks Farming and Fishing
Relative Location
Achievements
Decline
West Africa
Trade Networks
Farming and Fishing
Conquered other empires (Mali)
Islamic
Sunni Ali- Strong Military Leader and king
Askia- Leader who conquered Timbuktu (trade center)
Defeated by Moroccan fighters

9. Great Zimbabwe Achievements
Relative Location
Achievements
Decline
Southern Africa
Shona Language
Herded Cattle
Taxes on all goods
Traded with other small empires
Europeans controlled the trade networks
Environmental Problems

10. 1. Which of the following statements BEST describes early civilizations of Africa?
People in early civilizations moved between social classes.
Cities in early civilizations served as important centers of trade
Early civilizations were founded at the same time as one another
Early civilizations were led by elected leaders in democratic governments
2. Which physical features encourages settlement
Arable land
Mountains
Desert
Salt water

11. Physical characteristics often contribute to the development of civilizations. Choose one early African civilization you have studied. Explain how one or more physical characteristics contributed to the development of the civilization. Use details to support your answer.

12. Drill: What is Urbanization? HW: DB: Urbanization
Monday September 21, 2015
Drill: What is Urbanization?
HW: DB: Urbanization
Obj: Identify the achievements of Ancient Egypt

13. Drill: What was the gift of the Nile?
Friday September 18 , 2015
Drill: What was the gift of the Nile?
HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends.
Obj: Identify and describe the achievements of Ancient African Civilizations.

14. Civilization
A highly organized society.
Meet 10 Criteria.

15. Drill: Which civilization lasted the longest in Africa?
Monday, September 21, 2015
Drill: Which civilization lasted the longest in Africa?
HW: DB Egypt.
Obj: Evaluate the achievements of selected early African Civilizations.

16. Tuesday September
Drill: What was the main religion in Mali? Axsum?
HW: Complete any missing work
Obj: Analyze African Civilizations to see if they are “advanced” for their time.

17. What was the big change made by Akhenaten?
Exit Ticket
What was the big change made by Akhenaten?
How did this impact Egypt?

18. Mansa Musa: http://www. youtube. com/watch
King Tut:
Cleopatra:
Mummification:

19. Living in one place, not migratory.
Definitions
Nomadic:
To have no permanent home but moves from place to place.
Sedentary:
Living in one place, not migratory.

20. Drill: What factors impact where a group settles?
HW:
Obj: Evaluate the achievements of selected early African Civilizations.

21. Civilizations Settle Near
Fresh water
So they can ______________

23. Egypt- Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

24. Kush-Nubia-Meroe Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

25. Ghana Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

26. Mali Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

27. Songhai Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

28. Aksum- Physical Char- How did it help civilization?

29. 10 Criteria The ability to produce and store surplus food
Large and thickly populated settlements

30. 10 Criteria
Large public buildings
A central government

31. 10 Criteria
A variety of social classes
A variety of occupations

32. 10 Criteria
Trade over long distances
Writing and a system of notation

33. 10 Criteria
Development of Art Style
Beginning of Science

34. Friday September
Drill: Which civilization practiced Christianity?
HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends
Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations.

35. Friday September
Drill: Which Civilization was led by Mansa Musa?
HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends
Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations.

36. Friday September 21, 2012
Drill: Which physical feature encourages settlement?
HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends
Obj: compare and contrast nomadic and sedentary societies