Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa

Essential Question: The civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa were never successfully developed civilizations. Do you agree with this explanation of the Sub-Saharan Africas civilizations? Why or why not?

Daily Question:How did the Kingdom of Mali develop?Did the Kingdom of Mali develop successfully? Civilizations of Sub-Saharan AfricaWarm-up: Regents MC Question 33. One reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that theyWere located along the Tigris and Euphrates riversHad no contact with the rest of the worldFollowed the Hindu beliefs of their rulersDeveloped extensive trade in gold, ivory and salt

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Primary Source AnalysisAs a group, look at the source and read the description/captionOn worksheet, fill in the answers to the questionsWHAT DOES THIS TELL YOU ABOUT LIFE IN THE KINDGOM OF GHANA?Artifact Exploration - MaliWhat are your observations and/or quotes from the artifact?What does the artifact tell you about the civilization? What was life like in the civilization?Does the artifact agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?Journal Reflection 3Answer ALL of the following questions:What is a fact you learned today about Mali?Did the Kingdom of Mali develop successfully? Why or why not? Use evidence from at least ONE artifact.What is one question you still have about Mali? Collecting: #10 & 11

Homework: Extra credit: find an artifact from the Kingdom of Mali and do a creative writing journal as though you are the person who owned that artifact when it was still in use during the Kingdom of Mali.