HWC Day 18 - From the Ancient to the Modern

Objectives: Detail significant accomplishments of select empires, states, & kingdoms of Ancient & Medieval Africa.  Explore the course and consequences of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Hujumbo! We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the ancient & medieval Africa presentations. Then, we'll review "Scramble for Africa" and begin our discussion on the status of Africa prior to and during European colonial rule.

Homework:

• TODAY - Part B of Africa Regional Study 
• Monday, February 20 - African nationalist note sheet due in class
• Wednesday, February 22 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Thursday, February 23 - Part C of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Tuesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test
• Tuesday, February 28 - Unit 2 PDPs & SJSs due on class blog by midnight

Extending class activities:

• "7 Medieval African Kingdoms Everyone Should Know About" (Atlanta Black Star, 12/5/2013)
• "Civilization Overview: African Kingdoms" (Timemaps)
• "Kingdoms of Central Africa" (Story of Africa - BBC)
• "West African Kingdoms" (Story of Africa - BBC)