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West African Geography, Climate, and History: 500-1600 CE

This PowerPoint presentation explores the geographical features, climate, and historical developments of West Africa from 500 to 1600 CE. It delves into the impact of the region's environment on its people, discussing key elements such as natural resources, diseases, and the potential influence of climate change. Through images and information, gain insights into how West Africa's landscape has shaped its past and present.

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West African Geography, Climate, and History: 500-1600 CE

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  1. West African Geography, Climate, and History This PowerPoint presentation accompanies Closeup Teaching Unit 5.3.1 West African Geography, Climate, and History: 500 – 1600 CE

  2. Welcome, fellow scholars! It’s nice to see you again.

  3. I’m glad you’re here! Now that you are studying West Africa, I thought you’d like to see images from Africa. Before we start, think about what comes to your mind when you think about Africa?

  4. Beautiful scenery

  5. You may also think about some of Africa’s natural resources.

  6. Gold

  7. Ivory

  8. What about West Africa today?

  9. “The challenges facing Africa are daunting.  Africa has the highest proportion of its people in extreme poverty.” Food4Africa.org

  10. How may West Africa’s environment and climate have contributed to this situation?

  11. Tsetse Fly Its bite causes sleeping sickness in humans and is fatal for domestic animals, like cattle and horses.

  12. Anopheles Mosquito It spreads malaria

  13. “Climate change may have a graver effect on Africa than any other continent.” www.Economist.com May 10, 2007

  14. Has West Africa’s natural environment been a positive or negative factor in its historical development?

  15. The End

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