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African Kingdoms and Empires between 3000BCE and 1900s
Cambridge Prep
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(204)
In 10 weeks, students will explore the many kingdoms and empires in ancient and medevial Africa.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)
This class will examine the rich history of African Kingdoms and Empires in West, East, South, and Central Africa. Africa had thriving Empires before colonization as far back as 3000 BCE that traded with each other. Communities and societies were organized with well-defined professions, education systems, and judicial systems and cultures They learned how to smelt iron to make agricultural tools which increased food production and weapons for protection. They also migrated long distances...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Ancient Egypt.Week 2Lesson 2Ancient CarthageWeek 3Lesson 3The Kush KingdomWeek 4Lesson 4The Kingdom of AksumWeek 5Lesson 5Ghana EmpireWeek 6Lesson 6Mali EmpireWeek 7Lesson 7Songhai Empire and Kanem- Bornu EmpireWeek 8Lesson 8Swahili City States (Sultanates)Week 9Lesson 9The Great Kingdom of ZimbabweWeek 10Lesson 10The Kongo Empire
- Learning Goals include Five Classical African Empire - Rise and Fall - Trade - Education - Religion - Customs and Culture - And Much More
Class taught by an African teacher who has first hand expertise and experience in African History, Customs and Culture. He holds a Masters in African Studies.
Assessment
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Slavery will be discussed in this class. Information will be taught in a respective manner but will not be sugarcoated.
Books 1. Born in Blackness by Howard W. French Primary Sources Socities and Empires in Africa- University of Nairobi Kiswahili and Swahili States- University of Nairobi Kingdoms of Ancient and Medieval West Africa & Trade across the Sahara- Boston University
Joined January, 2019
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Group Class
$18
weekly or $180 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-5 learners per class
