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The Onyx Eagles-

The Onyx Eagles- . Treniece Brickhouse Alexis Rascoe Rhalik Lewis Benesia Alford . Shape of the universe. The universe of Africa is shaped like everyday objects; such as an egg. . African Culture. Af rican Culture . African Mythology.

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The Onyx Eagles-

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  1. The Onyx Eagles- Treniece Brickhouse Alexis Rascoe Rhalik Lewis Benesia Alford

  2. Shape of the universe The universe of Africa is shaped like everyday objects; such as an egg.

  3. African Culture African Culture

  4. African Mythology • African tribes felt that their myths have helped them survive the uncertainties of life. • These same myths arise from ancient wisdom born long before modern civilizations. • The art of writing was unknown in the tropical forests of Africa.

  5. African Religion “Voices of the Ancestors

  6. Basic Beliefs • African religion made no distinction between religion and other aspects of their lives. • Supreme God is above the living, lesser gods, sprits, and ancestors walk beside living and guide them. • Ritual actions may relieve the problems and suffering of human life. • There is a supreme being, a creator, sustainer, provider, and controller of all creation.

  7. “Voices of Ancestors” Africans first human inhabitants were principally hunters who spread over contents.

  8. Hunters, Humans, Herd Wealth of Herds Early Hunter Gathers In habitants principally hunters who spread over the continent. • Elephant-hunter is the traditional hunting song of the gabon pygmy. First Humans • African continent witnessed the dawn of humankind. • Heard provided everything a person could need. • Meat • Milk for food • Leather for clothes • Horn and bone for implements

  9. African in Islam

  10. African Religion and Islam • “Islam” means submission • When Muslims arrive in Africa after the 17th C.E Portuguese • The Portuguese came in Africa during the 15th century.

  11. Influence of Islam • Islam became one of the continents dominant religions • Pro-found influence on African Culture • Non- African origin • Profound influence on African culture

  12. Kingdoms and Empires • Most Kingdoms were little known of the South • Great leaders have shaped Africa and world history • The Songhay empire was the largest empire in Africa. Economic trade existed throughout the Empire. The Battle of Tondibi was the decisive confrontation in Morocco's 16th-century invasion of the Songhai Empire.

  13. Ritual Places & Objects • Ritual places and human • Made structures or areas • Religious Rites • Shrines • Tombs • Temples

  14. Interesting Facts • African history is the oldest human history in the World • Least populated capital city in Africa: Maseru, the capital of the Kingdom of Lesotho has a population of around 14,000 • Creation story is a cultural , tradition or religion myth which describes the beginning of the present war • Storytelling traditions of the world, past and present

  15. Reference Page • www.africankingdoms.com • “African Religion” by: Aloysius M. Lugira • “Legends of Africa” by: Mwizenge, Tembo • “Voices of the Ancestors” • List of creation myths

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