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12 Cards in this Set
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how much larger is africa than the united states?
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- 3 times larger
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why is much of the history of Africa unknown?
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- language was not written
- ORAL TRADITIONS handed down through generations and ART is key to the past |
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where did Ghana and Nigeria develop?
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- along the Niger River
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what is the general past of Ghana (800 AD)?
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- 1st ancient civilization in West Africa
- richness shown in silver and gold -"Land of Gold" - traders brought islam to the area |
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What is the genreal history of Mali? (1200-1400 AD)
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- 2nd ancient civilization
- MATSUMUKA (leader of Mali) - went to Mecca and brought much GOLD -Changed the value of Gold |
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Brief history of SONGHAI...
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- 3rd ancient civilization
- founder was SUTI ALI -Timbuktu was important - Much art is related to religion (Islam and Christianity) -spiritual world is present |
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What are some of characteristics ANCIENT WEST AFRICAN ART?
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- NOK: 1st evidence of sculpture in West Africa (500 AD...)
- Iron and Clay working civilization |
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What is unique about the IGBO-UKULU civiliation?
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- they used bronze (for ceremonial pieces)
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Describe the YORUBA civilization.
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- Garden of Eden area
- location where Gods and Goddesses came down to begin cilization - ideolized naturalism |
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Describe Slavery in West Africa
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- wars and slavery
- Africans were captured in wars, were made slaves, then traded with other Africans |
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What was the first country to create an international trade of slaves?
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- Portugal
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What was specific about what was grown in Sierra Leone?
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- rice growers
- Mende Speaking people - thatched roof housing |
