The Three Trades That Shapes Africa
A 3 week course that covers the slaves trades that shaped the continent of Africa.
Cambridge Prep
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(208)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This is the 5th class in African History. African history is intimately connected with slavery. The Indian Ocean slave trade, Trans- the Saharan- Red Sea Slave Trade, and Trans- the Atlantic Slave Trade. Although the Trans-Atlantic Slave is widely known, the Indian Ocean Slave Trade predated it by 1000+ years, was longer, and had more Africans enslaved in the Far East. This class will cover Africa in Diaspora such as Turkey, Iraq, and Persia who were empowered by the recent history. The class will cover - Parts of the continent where each slave trade took place. - Tribes that were affected by each slave trade. - Timelines - Society before, during, and after the slave trade. - African Diaspora - The Impact of Slave Trade in Africa and the rest of the world. The Class will be taught using PowerPoint, You Tube, and First-hand stories from people whose ancestors lived through the various trades. Week 1: Arab Slave Trade Week 2: Trans-Saharan Slave Trade Week 3: Trans - Atlantic Slave Trade
Learning Goals
- African Society before slave trade.
- The major slave trades that shaped Africa
- African Diaspora
- The Impact of Slave Trade in Africa and the rest of the world.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class covers tough and sensitive subjects such as slavery, eunuchs and violence but with be covered with the utmost sensitivity and respect.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2019
4.9
208reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Class taught by an African teacher who has first hand expertise and experience in African History, Customs and Culture. Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-11 learners per class
