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Exploring the Great African Kingdoms: Ghana and Mali

This lesson delves into the rich history of Africa's influential kingdoms, Ghana and Mali, focusing on their economies, cultural practices, and key figures like Mansa Musa. The agenda includes activities such as warm-ups, creating charts, taking notes, and engaging with the legacy of ancient African societies. Key themes involve the significance of gold mining, agricultural practices, and the social structure of these kingdoms, alongside a quiz on Africa and feudalism. Students will work on identifying key terms and historical figures unique to these regions.

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Exploring the Great African Kingdoms: Ghana and Mali

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  1. Unit 2 - Africa

  2. Day 1: Page 1: African Kingdoms Agenda: • Warm Up • Create your own chart • Notes – Ancient Africa • Mansa Musa – history maker Homework: • Quiz on Africa and Feudalism – Friday • Start working on IDs

  3. Make 2 Charts Like this in your notebookThis is page 1 for GHANA and MALi

  4. Ghana • The kingdom of Ghana had its heyday from 900 CE through 1230 CE • Major Export: Gold • Natural resource: Niger River, Gold Mines • Industries: Farming, mining, trading, defense (army) • Agricultural crops: Yams (sweet potatoes), beans, rice, onions, sorghum, millet, papaya, gourds, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, cotton, and peanuts. • Economic specialization: Traders, miners, farmers, blacksmiths, soldiers • Famous Ghanians: Anansi the Spider, Griots • People: Happy. The common people worked very hard. Nobles were more comfortable. Everyone made time for music, art, and the griots. • Religion: Many gods and goddesses

  5. Mali • The empire of Mali had its heyday from 1200 CE through the late 1400's. • Major Export: Gold • Natural resource: Niger River, Gold Mines, Salt Mines • Industries: Farming, mining, trading, defense (army) • Agricultural crops: Beans, rice, onions, sorghum, millet, papaya, gourds, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, cotton, and peanuts. • Economic specialization: Traders, miners, farmers, blacksmiths, soldiers • Famous People: Sundiata, Mansa Musa • People: Happy. The common people worked very hard. Nobles were more comfortable. Everyone made time for music, art, and the griots. • Religion: Nobles – Muslims; Common People - Many gods and goddesses

  6. Using the reading, create a history maker on Mansa Musa. Include the most important information outside of the body (minimum of 8 facts). History Maker – Mansa musa

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