Tuesday September 30 2014 Drill: What was the main religion in Mali? Axsum? HW: Complete any missing work Obj: Analyze African Civilizations to see if they are “advanced” for their time. Monday September 22 2014 Drill: What is the name of a leader in Ancient Egypt? HW: If you lived there, Ancient Africa Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations. Exit Ticket What was the big change made by Akhenaten? How did this impact Egypt? Ancient Egyptian Leader Pharaoh Friday, September 19 2014 Drill: Which civilization lasted the longest in Africa? HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends. Obj: Evaluate the achievements of selected early African Civilizations. Tuesday September 17 , 2013 Drill: Define Civilization HW: DB: Urbanization Obj: Identify and describe the achievements of Ancient African Civilizations. Civilization A highly organized society. Meet 10 Criteria. Mansa Musa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TWOIkEygWM&feature= youtube_gdata_player King Tut: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAQyFO_fPmM&feature=y outube_gdata_player Cleopatra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVE7RqQwyi0&feature=yo utube_gdata_player Mummification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JqlAD7dnE&feature=youtube_gdata_player Definitions Nomadic: Sedentary: To Living have no permanent home but moves from place to place. in one place, not migratory. Drill: What factors impact where a group settles? HW: Obj: Evaluate the achievements of selected early African Civilizations. Civilizations Settle Near Fresh water So they can ______________ EgyptPhysical Char- How did it help civilization? Kush-Nubia-Meroe Physical Char- How did it help civilization? Ghana Physical Char- How did it help civilization? Mali Physical Char- How did it help civilization? Songhai Physical Char- How did it help civilization? AksumPhysical Char- How did it help civilization? 10 Criteria The ability to produce and store surplus food Large and thickly populated settlements 10 Criteria Large public buildings A central government 10 Criteria A variety of social classes A variety of occupations 10 Criteria Trade over long distances Writing and a system of notation 10 Criteria Development of Art Style Beginning of Science Egypt Achievements Kush Achievements Aksum Achievements Ghana Achievements Mali Achievements Songhai Achievements Great Zimbabwe Achievements Friday September 28 2012 Drill: Which civilization practiced Christianity? HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations. Friday September 20 2013 Drill: Which Civilization was led by Mansa Musa? HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends Obj: identify and describe achievements of early Africa civilizations. Friday September 21, 2012 Drill: Which physical feature encourages settlement? HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends Obj: compare and contrast nomadic and sedentary societies Monday September 16, 2013 Drill: Why do people adapt or modify? HW: 1. Quiz tomorrow on Climate- Adapt/Modify and Urbanization. 2. 10 Criteria Pictures Obj: Identify the ten criteria used to define civilization.