World civilizations and history of human development african civilizations. The kingdom of ghana ghana empire became a powerful. West african civilizations ppt download slideplayer. What cultural patterns did africas early societies share.
This power point teaches students the importance of the african kingdoms during european. Hominids and early humans first appeared in east africa millions of years ago. West african goldsalt kingdoms authorstream presentation. Ghana, west africas first kingdom, depended upon income from trade. Recorded in the neolithic rock, known as petroglyphs, and the megaliths in the sahara desert in libya give light to the premature huntergatherer culture established in the dry prairies of north africa during the ice age. Ancient african civilizations kush, axum, ghana, mali, songhai and bantus. The rise of civilization in egypt white plains middle school powerpoint presentation presentation title. Remove this presentation flag as inappropriate i dont like this i like this remember as a favorite. In this section you will learn about the west african empires of ghana, mali, and songhai.
These ancient african empires arose in the sahel, the savanna region just south of the sahara. West african civilizations comparing and contrasting use a venn diagram to compare and contrast information about the mali and songhai empires. Meanwhile, african traders brought gold north from the forest regions. This includes readings on the geography of africa along with a graphic organizer, a great poster activity analyzing the west african kingdoms of ghana, mali and songhai, a crq connecting islam to mali, readings on west african civilizations, a map observation activity, reading on the goldsalt trade. The hausa were a group of people named after the language they would speak. The download includes an engaging powerpoint on the most powerful african empires from 3001600. Africas great civilizations check local listings this is a breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the african continent, of art. Why were overdue to know the brilliance of africas civilizations. Caravans of camel riding merchants from north africa crossed the sahara beginning in the seventh century of the common era. West african civilizations west african civilizations ch.
How does africas diverse geography shape life on the continent. Rise of the west african kingdoms around the 8th century the year 700 a. Ppt african civilizations powerpoint presentation free to download id. Displaying powerpoint presentation on the rise of civilization in egypt white plains middle school available to view or download. Ancient africa free powerpoints ancient africa for kids. Use powerpoint to create and fill in the graphic organizer for the 3 west african trading empires on either page 59 of your isndont forget to complete the leftside venn diagram activity.
West african civilizations by emma conatser on prezi. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. The map of africa template in powerpoint format includes two slides, that is, the africa outline map and africa political map. This webquest allows students to learn about west african civilizations using the great bbc bitesize history. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and. Chapter 6 west african empires section notes video empire of ghana empire of mali empire of songhai historical and artistic traditions early african civilizations. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and a summary essay question using the documen. Chapter 7 early african civilizations jeopardy template. West african civilizations powerpoint ppt presentation. Purchase through these links helps to keep this educational website online and free. All that salt you collected in targhaza is worth a great deal here in west africa. The most well know african civilization was the egyptians that flourished along the nile river for thousands of years. Jun 02, 2016 the map of africa template in powerpoint format includes two slides, that is, the africa outline map and africa political map. West african peoples traded cotton, ivory, metal goods and gold to the north in exchange for horses, textiles and other goods.
Chapter 8 early african civilizations 1 jeopardy template. Never made a hausa empire, instead they had city states that didnt get along. History ancient peoples settled on the nile valley during the neolithic new stone age, around 5000 bc. Geography what empires developed in west africa during this period. The civilizations that flourished in ancient west africa were mainly based on trade, so successful west african leaders tended to be peacemakers rather than warriors. Ppt what made the west african empires of ghana, mali. Historical accounts of the kingdom date to around 2500 b. West african kingdoms lesson is the powerpoint africa and the slave trade.
Yoruba kings and artists yoruba are west african people who. This powerpoint slide show is a great intro to the great west african empires. For the next thousand years, these kingdoms dominated west africa, leading to an exchange of ideas, the rise of cities, and increased wealth. From the precolonial to the modern day toyin falola and tyler fleming encyclopedia of life support systems eolss people have lived in africa for more than three million years, and thus it possesses a rich and varied history. It became so rich it was known as the land of gold. They emerged between and 1200 in the savanna area. Download the rise of civilization in egypt white plains middle school ppt for free. History and social science standards of learning whi.
The rise of african civilization slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Ppt african civilizations powerpoint presentation free. African civilizations pp free download as powerpoint presentation. Few african civilizations are as mysterious as punt. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. West african civilizations other peoples of west africa like other states, muslim culture influenced other citystates.
Mali, and songhai in west africa were built fundamentally upon farming and animal. These wonderful, visually engaging slides cover all of the following and more. Firstly, our africa outline map free templates have major cities on it, which are abuja, khartoum, cairo, nairobi, and pretoria. Limited trade most animals cannot cross the desert 3 rd century camels were used slideshow 5354998 by astin. West african civilizations springfield public schools.
West broward high school document presentation format. Yasser musa other grade 500 bc 1600ad write a summary 3 paragraphs using the words, ideas and concepts listed below. West african goldsalt kingdoms west african kingdoms of ghana and mali rose in the sahel grasslands the transition zone between the sahara desert where salt was found and the savannahs to the south. Download civilizations powerpoint templates for your presentations. Early african civilizations press f11 for full screen mode. Your caravan has made it to the edge of the sahara and is setting up camp at a trading site along the niger river. Students will apply their knowledge of african influences on exploration by completing their summative assessment western african civilizations. Dec 07, 2007 the most well know african civilization was the egyptians that flourished along the nile river for thousands of years. It includes information on the risefall, culture, climate, geography, and trade of each civilization.
All links are deemed relevant and are not placed merely for profit. The adobe flash plugin is needed to view this content. As a start, think about our music, art, fashion, and dance. Practice your african praise song for mondaytuesday presentation to class. Ghana malli sundiata mansa musa ibn battuta songhai hausa yoruba benin. Free powerpoint presentations about ancient africa for. Create your own jeopardy game without powerpoint for free. The history of west africa has been commonly divided into its prehistory, the iron age in africa, the major polities flourishing, the colonial period, and finally the postindependence era, in which the current nations were formed. An introduction to its history, civilization and contemporary situation eugene l.
Ghana, mali, songhai the kingdom of ghana ghana was a wealthy and powerful trade state by 500 ad. An introduction to its history, civilization and contemporary situation. Trade in ancient west africa trading gold for salt. Songhai, ghana, and mali which is best known for its ruler, mansa musa and his pilgrimage to mecca.
Task create an electronic presentation of information on exports and. This dbq looks at the achievements of west african civilizations before the arrival of europeans through 8 primary and secondary source documents including 1 illustration and 1 map. D, the west african savanna witnessed the rise of a series of powerful kingdoms based on military strength and control of trade routs. From the precolonial to the modern day toyin falola and tyler fleming encyclopedia of life support systems eolss people have lived in africa for more than three million years. Free powerpoint presentations about ancient africa for kids. The nok culture is the oldest known west african culture to. Limited trade most animals cannot cross the desert 3 rd century camels were used.
Ppt west african civilizations powerpoint presentation. These ancient african empires arose in the sahel, the savanna region just south of the. Ecological environment accompanying powerpoint presentation. Ppt west african civilizations powerpoint presentation, free. West african civilization developed differently than other civilizations when it came to family, regional commerce, and cultural adaption. West africa is west of an imagined northsouth axis lying close to 10 east longitude, bordered by the atlantic ocean and sahara desert. Africas great civilizations is a production of inkwell films, mcgee media, kunhardt films and weta washington, d. Western african civilizations ghana mali songhai powerpoint. Colonial boundaries are reflected in the modern boundaries between contemporary west african states, cutting across ethnic and cultural lines, often dividing single ethnic groups between two or more states. Societies and empires of africa, 8001500 community unit school. Map of africa free templates free powerpoint templates. The great kingdoms of west africa developed between the 9th and 16th centuries. Mar 26, 2008 the rise of african civilization slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
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