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Contrasts of Africa: From Desert to Rainforest

Explore the diverse landscapes of Africa, from the arid Sahara Desert to the lush green rainforests. Learn about the early African people and their nomadic lifestyle, as well as the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Aksum. Discover the unique architecture and rich trade history of this fascinating continent.

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Contrasts of Africa: From Desert to Rainforest

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  1. Africa

  2. Second largest continent in the world. Some parts have constant drought Can be land of rocky dust or desert Example: Sahara Desert in North Africa Other parts get 400 inches of rain a year Can be land of lush, green rainforests South Africa has fertile soil and vegetation. Geographic Contrasts

  3. Early African People • First Humans appeared in Great Rift Valley • Nomadic lifestyle until they learned to domesticate animals • Lived in clans • Religion included animism – a religion where people believe that spirits are present in animals, plants, and other natural forces.

  4. Great Rift Valley

  5. Kingdom of Aksum • Located by the Red Sea = modern day Ethiopia • Took over many important areas and became an important center of trade • Traded with Egypt, Arabia, Persia, India and the Roman Empire at Aksum’s key sea port called ADULIS

  6. Trade in Aksum • Items traded: salt, rhinoceros horns, tortoise shells, ivory, emeralds, and gold • Imported cloth, glass, olive oil, wine, brass, iron and copper

  7. Aksum Religion • Traditionally monotheistic • God called Mahrem and their king Ezana was a direct descendent of him. • Offered sacrifices- animals • King Ezana converted to Christianity • In 451 A.D., Ethiopia and Egypt with become Orthodox and split from Roman Catholic

  8. Aksumite Architecture • Developed unique architecture using stone instead of mud bricks to build palaces and buildings • Used NO MORTAR • Instead they carved stones to fit together tightly • Built huge stone pillars called Stelae to celebrate king’s conquests

  9. Fall of Aksum • Aksum lasted for 800 years • Fell to invaders who practiced Islam

  10. Pictures Cited • Slide 1 – http://www.cedcc.psu.edu/khanjan/ccKenya/048_African%20Sunset.JPG • Slide 3 - http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1102986/2/istockphoto_1102986_salt_caravan_in_the_sahara_desert.jpg, http://photos.igougo.com/images/p195855-Timbuktu-The_Sahara_Desert.jpg, http://www.visituganda.com/assets/images/what/photos/008-Kibale-Chimptrees.jpg • Slide 4 - http://anthro.palomar.edu/earlyprimates/images/map_of_great_rift_valley.gif • Slide 5 - http://www.unganisha.org/home/docs/imgs/great_rift_valley/great_rift.jpg • Slide 6 - http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~cwalton/walton/SOLPics/mapafricaaxum.JPG • Slide 7 - http://www.boneclones.com/images/ko252l_web-lg.jpg, http://www.trophyroomcollection.com/ivory/ivoryimg/ivory.JPG, http://www.emeralds.com/photos/lacruz.jpg • Slide 8 - http://wbchouston.org/files/Pictures/Christian.jpg • Slide 9 - http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=93423&rendTypeId=4 • Slide 10 - http://www.weltgebetsuhr.de/wgb/bilder/kaaba/original/kaaba-09.jpg

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