HWC Day 16 - Map Quiz & Imperialism in Africa

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Objectives:  Identify the countries, cities, and bodies of water in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Sub-Saharan Africa.  Examine the impact of imperialism on Africa.

Task:   When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil in preparation for the map quiz.  You'll have the first 30 minutes of class to complete the quiz.  When you've finished, please turn it in at the back of the room and pick up "Imperialism in Africa."  Use the links below (also on the Moodle) to answer the questions.

Homework:

• TODAY - Africa map quiz (study guide on the Moodle)
• Tuesday, February 24 - African nationalists readings & notes due in class
• Wednesday, February 25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Thursday, February 26 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183 (reading notes may be used)
• Friday, February 27 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Monday, March 2 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, March 2 - Africa current events due in NoodleTools "HWC Africa Current Events" dropbox
• Friday, April 24 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC

Resources for class activities:

• "Slavery and the Scramble for Africa" BBC
• "Animated Atlas of African History"

Extending Class Activities:

• "The New Imperialism in Africa" (Annenberg Foundation)