Africa: Kingdoms and Trading

StatesWhat happened to

civilization in Africa after the fall of the Nile River

Valley?

Do Now: If you had to guess…1. What percentage of the earth’s land

surface does Africa take up?- 20% (2nd largest)

2. How many countries are in Africa?- 53

3. How many languages are spoken in Africa?

- approx 2,000!4. What are some geographical features in

Africa?- savanna, desert,

rainforest (only 5%)5. What religions are practiced in Africa?

- Judaism, Christianity, Islam & Animism

USA India

Europe

China

ARGENTINA

The following countries (and continent) could fit

in Africa!

Total: 11.5 million sq. mi.

Africa = 11.7 million sq mi.

A Common Mistake…

Label the following kingdoms on your map of Africa:

1. Egypt

2. Kush

3. Axum

4. Ghana

5. Mali

6. Songhai

Label the following kingdoms on your map of Africa:

1. Egypt

2. Kush

3. Axum

4. Ghana

5. Mali

6. Songhai

What can we infer based on the information below?