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African Civilizations World History Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world. *The largest deserts are the Sahara in the north and the Kalahari in the south. African Civilizations World History Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world. *The largest deserts are the Sahara in the north and the Kalahari in the south. The Sahara is about the size of the U.S. The Saharan desert is growing. African Civilizations World History Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world. *The largest deserts are the Sahara in the north and the Kalahari in the south. The Sahara is about the size of the U.S. The Saharan desert is growing. *Rainforests are almost uninhabitable – they are too dense with trees and lack edible vegetation. African Civilizations World History The Sahara is about the size of the U.S. The Saharan desert is growing. *Rainforests are almost uninhabitable – they are too dense with trees and lack edible vegetation. *The Northern coast and the southern tip have Mediterranean climates. They are densely populated with farmers and herders. African Civilizations World History *Rainforests are almost uninhabitable – they are too dense with trees and lack edible vegetation. *The Northern coast and the southern tip have Mediterranean climates. They are densely populated with farmers and herders. *Most Africans live on the savannahs. African Civilizations World History *Rainforests are almost uninhabitable – they are too dense with trees and lack edible vegetation. *The Northern coast and the southern tip have Mediterranean climates. They are densely populated with farmers and herders. *Most Africans live on the savannahs. Savannahs include mountainous highlands and swampy tropical African Civilizations World History *Most Africans live on the savannahs. Savannahs include mountainous highlands and swampy tropical stretches. Dry seasons alternate with rainy seasons. The Saharan Desert was once savannah. *Migrations of people across Africa helped to spread language and cultures across the continent. African Civilizations World History The Saharan Desert was once savannah. *Migrations of people across Africa helped to spread language and cultures across the continent. Arab people crossed the Red Sea into Africa as early as 1000 BCE African Civilizations World History The Saharan Desert was once savannah. *Migrations of people across Africa helped to spread language and cultures across the continent. Arab people crossed the Red Sea into Africa as early as 1000 BCE *The kingdom of Aksum, which is now Ethiopia, took over the kingdom of Kush. African Civilizations World History Arab people crossed the Red Sea into Africa as early as 1000 BCE *The kingdom of Aksum, which is now Ethiopia, took over the kingdom of Kush. Legend traces the origins of Aksum to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. African Civilizations World History *The kingdom of Aksum, which is now Ethiopia, took over the kingdom of Kush. Legend traces the origins of Aksum to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. *Aksum’s location made it a hub for caravan routes to Egypt. Traders from Egypt, Arabia, Persia, India, and the Roman Empire used the main port at Adulis. African Civilizations World History Legend traces the origins of Aksum to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. *Aksum’s location made it a hub for caravan routes to Egypt. Traders from Egypt, Arabia, Persia, India, and the Roman Empire used the main port at Adulis. Aksum was very culturally diverse. Many languages were spoken there. African Civilizations World History Traders from Egypt, Arabia, Persia, India, and the Roman Empire used the main port at Adulis. Aksum was very culturally diverse. Many languages were spoken there. *Aksum’s great ruler was named Ezana (325 CE – 360 CE) – He converted to Christianity African Civilizations World History *Aksum’s great ruler was named Ezana (325 CE – 360 CE) – He converted to Christianity Today Ethiopia is home to millions of Christians. * New cultural achievements included terrace farmingsteplike ridges constructed on mountain slopes. African Civilizations World History Today Ethiopia is home to millions of Christians. * New cultural achievements included terrace farmingsteplike ridges constructed on mountain slopes. Aksum’s culture and government was strong for over 800 years. *Between 632 CE - 750 CE Islamic invaders conquered most of the Mediterranean spreading their culture and religion. African Civilizations World History Aksum’s culture and government was strong for over 800 years. *Between 632 CE - 750 CE Islamic invaders conquered most of the Mediterranean spreading their culture and religion. Aksum became isolated from other Christian settlements Geographic isolation led to political decline. African Civilizations World History Kingdom of Ghana emerged around 500 BCE. *It was located in the upper Niger River Valley, a grassland region between the Sahara desert and the West coast of Africa. African Civilizations World History Kingdom of Ghana emerged around 500 BCE. *It was located in the upper Niger River Valley, a grassland region between the Sahara desert and the West coast of Africa. The kings of Ghana were strong rulers who governed without any laws. African Civilizations World History Kingdom of Ghana emerged around 500 BCE. *It was located in the upper Niger River Valley, a grassland region between the Sahara desert and the West coast of Africa. The kings of Ghana were strong rulers who governed without any laws. *They prospered off their possession of gold and iron. African Civilizations World History *It was located in the upper Niger River Valley, a grassland region between the Sahara desert and the West coast of Africa. The kings of Ghana were strong rulers who governed without any laws. *They prospered off their possession of gold and iron. Ghana was one of the richest gold producing areas in all of Africa. African Civilizations World History The kings of Ghana were strong rulers who governed without any laws. *They prospered off their possession of gold and iron. Ghana was one of the richest gold producing areas in all of Africa. Muslim merchants from North Africa brought to Ghana metal goods, textiles, salt, and horses. African Civilizations World History *They prospered off their possession of gold and iron. Ghana was one of the richest gold producing areas in all of Africa. Muslim merchants from North Africa brought to Ghana metal goods, textiles, salt, and horses. *Salt was highly desirable – it preserved food, helped with taste and also people needed extra salt to replace what their bodies lost in the heat. African Civilizations World History Muslim merchants from North Africa brought to Ghana metal goods, textiles, salt, and horses. *Salt was highly desirable – it preserved food, helped with taste and also people needed extra salt to replace what their bodies lost in the heat. Most trade was carried out by the Berbers- nomadic people who traveled by camel in large caravans. African Civilizations World History *Salt was highly desirable – it preserved food, helped with taste and also people needed extra salt to replace what their bodies lost in the heat. Most trade was carried out by the Berbers- nomadic people who traveled by camel in large caravans. Caravans were up to 100 camels loaded with goods, they would travel 3-4 miles an hour, and often take 30-40 days to reach their African Civilizations World History Most trade was carried out by the Berbers- nomadic people who traveled by camel in large caravans. *Caravans were up to 100 camels loaded with goods, they would travel 3-4 miles an hour, and often take 30-40 days to reach their destination. Summary