Rise of Islam and African Empires
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African Oral Traditions Bundle
$6.75African tribes developed an extensive collection of oral literature long before Muslim traders brought an emphasis on written records to the region. Even after that point, oral traditions were viewed as the more authentic “African” way and...$6.75 -
African Empires and Kingdoms Webquest
$6.00Many students enter World History classrooms unable to name a single African Empire other than the Egyptian Empire. They often hold stereotypes of pre-colonial African societies as having been small, violent, technologically deprived, poor, quaint people...$6.00 -
African Trade Empires Travel Brochure Activity
$3.50In this lesson, students will read about the 3 great trade empires of West Africa - the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires. They then create a travel brochure about each Empire. Students first read a 1 and 3/4 page article about these empires. As they...$3.50 -
Biography: Queen Nzinga Mbande
$2.25This biography profiles Queen Nzinga Mbande, the leader of Angola during the early 17th century. Tracing her rise to the throne, the biography focuses on Nzinga's dealings with Portuguese officials, who had colonized the region and were securing African...$2.25 -
Ottoman Empire Newspaper Activity
$3.50This lesson covers the origins, achievements, and characteristics of the Ottoman Empire during the Early Modern period. The lesson includes a 2 page article + some guiding questions. There is a brief powerpoint that gives the students their directions...$3.50