Holt Textbook Chapters:
ms-hss-memt-unit_3_--_chapter_5-_early_west_african_societies.pdf
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Teach TCI - History Alive!

​Lessons 11, 12, 13, and 14

Glencoe

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Essential Questions: 
  • What was the most significant factor in the development of early societies in West Africa?
  • To what extent did trans-Saharan trade lead to Ghana’s wealth and success?
  • Was Mansa Musa the richest person ever? 
  • In what ways do the cultural achievements of West Africa influence our culture today?​​
History Social Science Standards: 7.4
  • 7.4.1    Study the Niger River and the relationship of vegetation zones of forest, savanna, and desert to trade in gold, salt, food, and slaves; and the growth of the Ghana and Mali empires.
  • 7.4.2  Discuss the regional economic activity as a part of the larger trans-Saharan trade.
  • 7.4.3    Describe the role of the trans-Saharan caravan trade in the changing religious and cultural characteristics of West African and the influence of Islamic beliefs, ethics, and law.
  • 7.4.4    Trace the growth of the Arabic language in government, trade, and Islamic scholarship in West Africa.
  • 7.4.5 Describe the importance of oral history.

Web Resources:
​These sites will help you to develop your knowledge of West Africa. If you find a site during your studies email me the URL and site name.  I will provide extra-credit for a good site!

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