Ms. Signorile/Mr. SchlavisAddendum to Study Guide
World History East
Test: Wed., November 14, 2007
African Civilizations, Slave Trade, Independence Movements
WHAT TO STUDY? To prepare for your test, study all the concepts, key people, terms and events listed on the study guide you received in class. Also, please review your notes and re-read the section of the textbook to help you understand the material.
If you should have questions, please write them down and ask them in class before the test.
Pokot/Efe/Tuareg Societies:
You already have a chart we completed in class outlining where each society lives in Africa, their environment, challenges for survival and how each society has adapted to the changing environment. I have attached the completed chart for you to study from.
Chapter 3, Section 3, Section 1:
Matching:
__1. pilgrimage a. Mali’s great leader
__2. Hajjb. The earliest West African kingdom which owned gold mines
__3. Mansa Musac. an Arabic word meaning “pilgrimage”
__4. Axumd.this kingdom expanded its empire and created the largest navy fleet while gaining control of the salt/gold mines.
__5. Kushe. a system of writing using symbols created by the Ancient Egyptians.
__6. Pharoahsf. an ancient kingdom which conquered Kush
__7. Songhaig. had an ideal location between Africa/Asia and Europe
__8. Malih. a long journey made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
__9. Egypti.ancient kingdom who conquered Egypt
__10.Amon-Rej. this kingdom carried on Mali’s trading tradition and became the largest trading Empire.
__11.Ghanak. an Egyptian god known as “King of the Gods”.
__12.Hieroglypicsl. kings of Ancient Egypt
Mansa Musa’s Hajj:
Reasons for the Hajj:
- Mansa Musa wanted to take a pilgrimage or Hajj to the holy city of Mecca to seek forgiveness/penance for accidentally killing his mother.
- Mansa Musa saw this Hajj as a way to let the world know of his fame and great wealth.
Impact of Mansa Musa’s Hajj:
Musa spread his fame around the world and that of his country Mali.
Musa became known as a generous ruler. Upon arriving in the Holy Land, Musa continued his practice of giving gifts. Anybody who offered assistance or showed him kindness was rewarded with gold dust.
Mali’s economy grew
gold decreased
GOLD/SALT TRADE IN WESTERN AFRICA
Explain the importance of the Gold/Salt trade in Western Africa?
Hint: Why did a lively tradegrow between the people living near the coast and the people living inland in the hot and saltless rain forest?
European Imperialism in Africa
Reasons for Imperialism in Africa:
1)Social: spread European culture; “White Man’s Burden”. It is their duty to civilize Africans.
2)Economic: new markets to sell goods from factories. Monopolies are created because of no competition.
3)Political: competition between European countries.
- New place to live
- Military (new source of soldiers to fight in World War I)
Two reasons why the Europeans were able to seize almost the entire African continent:
1)machine guns
2)the African tribes were weak and have less people because of the slave trade which had taken the strong and young African people.
2 largest landholders in Africa are:
1)Great Britain
2)France
Describe life for Africans under these countries’s rule:
Great Britain:
France:
Belgium:
What steps were taken to control Africans in European colonies?
- Pacification– used to subdue African people. Villages would be burned down and Africans killed in an attempt to make everyone give up.
- Indirect Rule -
- Assimilation- the French used this concept to force the Africans to become French citizens and teach them French culture and customs.
- Paternalism -
Define the following terms:
Paternalism –
Pacification –
Indirect Rule –
Assimilation -
AFRICAN INDEPENDENCE
What enabled African colonies to gain independence in the 20th century?
New developments post-World War Two
1)Exhaustion of European rulers
2)Nationalism
3)Rebellion – European powers weak (African colonies start to rise up)
4)Pan-Africanism
Complete the Chart below to help you understand the concept of “Pan-Africanism”.
What is Pan-Africanism / Advantages for Africans / Obstacles in achieving this Goalof Independence:
Pan-Africanism is ……..? / Africans would unify
and become one nation / 1)Re-learn to be self-sufficient
(re-learn skills for survival)
Africans would share a
common bond / 2)
Independence from
European rule / 3)
4)
5)
What is the legacy of European rule over Africa?
How does it affect Africa today?
- Lack of experienced leaders in Africa
- Limited amount of natural resources is hurting the economy
- Corruption in government
- AIDS epidemic/healthcare crisis
- Civil wars/constant warfare
(To assist you in answering the following questions, please refer to the handout “Repairing a Continent: African Independence” which was given out last week in class.)
What problems still remain as a result of European rule?
1)Political/Governmental Incompetence
Explain: ______
2)Lack of Economic Development
Explain: ______
3)AIDS Crisis and Healthcare Issues
Explain: ______
4)Violent Conflict
Explain:______