3. Rainforests (near the equator in Central and West Africa): tall forests that grow in moist, hot climates Sahara (North): largest desert in the world Savanna (North & South of rainforests): long, flat grassland with abundant wildlife, thorny bushes & scattered trees (I.e., Kalahari)
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5. Africa in the North ECONOMY: People used trade routes on Mediterranean Sea; Sahara limited trade and travel to Central & South Africa SOCIETY: Life in Sahara = isolated Religion: Islam brought by Arab merchants Muslims: people who follow Islam
7. West Africa ECONOMY: centered on the Niger, Volta, & Senegal Rivers & transported crops to Atlantic; soil was rich for farming POLITICAL: 2 kingdoms: Ghana & Mali; Controlled trade routes for salt & gold
13. European Society - 14 th -16 th century Renaissance (rebirth): widespread cultural revival of classical art, architecture, learning & literature Reformation: people started to question the role of church in society & the corruption of the clergy (I.e., sale of indulgences) Catholics vs. Protestants (to protest)
How did the Sahara affect trade and travel to South and Central Africa? How do you think Islam spread through Africa?
How would African kings benefit from warfare with other kingdoms?
Starving irish family How could these catastrophes affect European society?
Hundreds of battles and uneasy peace; France eventually expelled England from Aquitane but England had won many battles. How does war affect society?How has the war in Iraq affected Americans, Iraqis, the world? Explain.
Why do you think Renaissance writers and artists valued classical art, architecture, etc? Why did people start to question the Catholic Church? Do people question religious organizations today?
How did the printing press change Europe? What books have made you curious about the world, your community, learning, etc?