GST2: VIDEO: "Roots of African Cicilization" and West African History
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- how much larger is africa than the united states?
- - 3 times larger
- 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 - where did Ghana and Nigeria develop?
- - along the Niger River
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - What is unique about the IGBO-UKULU civiliation?
- - they used bronze (for ceremonial pieces)
- Describe the YORUBA civilization.
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- Garden of Eden area
- location where Gods and Goddesses came down to begin cilization
- ideolized naturalism - 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 - What was the first country to create an international trade of slaves?
- - Portugal
- What was specific about what was grown in Sierra Leone?
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- rice growers
- Mende Speaking people
- thatched roof housing