African Civilizations Chapter 8
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African Civilizations Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Vocabulary Sahara: Largest desert in the world. Northern AfricaSahel: Southern edge of the Sahara desertSavanna: Dry grassland plainsAnimism: Religion based in spirits (Plants, Animals, Weather)Djenne-Djeno: West African city on the Niger riverMigration: Moving to a new placeBantu-Speaking Peoples: Lived in the Savanna south of the Sahara, moved to the southern tip of AfricaAksum: East African empire that conquered Kingdom of Kush
Diverse Societies in Africa
A Land of Geographic ContrastsFrom Deserts to Rain Forests
Sahara and Kalahari deserts are largest in AfricaRain forest is centered around Congo River Basin
From Fertile Farmlands to Grassy PlainsMediterranean Climate is best for growing crops and raising animalsSavannas: cover 3/5ths of continent (Grasslands/little rainfallDesertification: Process of formerly fertile land becoming desert
Early Humans Adapt to Their Environments
Nomadic LifestyleSome African tribes that live din deserts or rainforests still practice this life styleAgriculture began in African around 10,000 BC on Savannas in the Nile River Valley
Africans Share Common Characteristics
Family is the most important social unitClan: Group that shares common ancestorsAnimism: Belief that spirits play an important role in daily lifeGriots: Storytellers that keep history alive
Early Societies in West Africa
Djenne-DjenoOldest known city in Sub-Sahara Africa (250 BC)Center of trade on Niger River and camel Routs
The Nok CultureFirst West Africans who smelt ironPump oxygen into fires!
Bantu MigrationMassive Migration
Migration: A permanent move from one country or region to another
Causes of MigrationEnvironmental: People move/flee from poor environmental conditions or move to better areasEconomic: People move in search of better jobs/opportunitiesPolitical: People move to avoid persecution or to achieve freedom
Types of Migration• Push Factor: Something forces people out of a region
Pull Factor: Something attracts people to a new area
Effects of MigrationCultural DiffusionClashes between natives and new peopleOverpopulation/depopulation
Example of MigrationBantu Migration: A related tribe of people who migrated out of western Africa into central and southern Africa
Brought iron-making technology and new language to central and southern Africa
Review Questions
1. What is desertification?2. What is animism?3. Give one example of a cause for migration, and one
example of an effect.4. What is the difference between push and pull factors of
migration?5. Name one specific effect of the Bantu migration.
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The Kingdom of Aksum
The Rise of the Kingdom of Aksum
Conquered the Kingdom of Kush Located in the country of Ethiopia (Great Horn)
Important Trading Areas Red sea Indian Ocean Arabian Peninsula
Traces history to King Solomon/Queen Sheba’s sonMiddle Man for Trade between Africa and Middle East
$$$$$ Traded: Salt, rhinoceros horns, tortoise shells, ivory, emeralds
and Gold **Gold + Salt**
An International Culture Develops
Trading CenterMixed culture (Greek, Roman, Egyptian,
Persian, India and Byzantium) Aksum adopts to Christianity!
King EzanaEthiopia is home to millions of devout
Christians even today!! Ark of the Covenant? The Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
Aksumite Innovations The Fall of Aksum
Terrace farmingMinted coinsCanals, cisterns
Lasted 800 Islamic InvadersIsolated Christians
Surrounded by Muslims
Moved capital to mountains Escape the
Muslim/Islam invasion
Aksum