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Africa before Imperialism1835

By 1850, only a few colonies existed along African coastlines.

Free African states continued, and after the end of the slave trade in the early 1800s, exchange took place between Europeans and African states.

They traded manufactured goods for gold, ivory, palm oil.

Under the leadership of Muhammad Ali¸ and his grandson Ismail¸ Egypt grew to be the strongest Muslim state of the 19th century, producing cotton for export and employing western technology and business methods.

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Photo courtesy of: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isma'il_Pasha

Photo courtesy of:http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/muhammad-alis-70th-birthday-boxing-172664

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/scramble-for-africa/18842847/

Video Questions:

Is Africa a region, Continent, or a Country?

What is a Colony? Why are they important?

What was the Age of Empires?

What were the coveted trade commodities?

What was the scramble for Africa?

What conference was held in 1885 to decide the borders in Africa?

Who were the dominant powers in Africa?

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LANGUAGE: More than1000

different languages are spoken in Africa

Most people in Northern African countries speak Arabic and follow Islam.

In Ethiopia, people may speak one or more of 70unique languages or 200 different dialects.

RELIGION:

Most people in the 14 independent countries in N. Africa are Muslim, believing in the Islam religion.

Countries south of the Sahara Desert, follow many different religions with the majority of the people are Christian.

Some people choose to follow ancient religions and believe that natural spirits and ancestors affect everyday life.

Constant Health Problems:

Limited medical access

Malnutrition

Lack of clean

water

Human conflicts

HIV/AIDS causing millions of children to be orphaned

ENDANGERED SPECIES Nature relies on delicate balances of plant and animal life to remain healthy. When one part of that equation is altered, our flora and fauna can be put in danger. Although change is a natural part of our evolving world, changes that occur at a pace that is too rapid has a disastrous effect on individual species of plants and animals. Habitat loss at an unprecedented pace is the primary cause of the endangerment of species in Africa. As the rainforests are logged for wood and exploited for other natural resources, hundreds of species are put in danger of existing no more. Many animals also suffer due to overexploitation or poaching.

Wealth:

1/8 of world’s population

High birth rates/Large families

Poverty, droughts, civil wars, and lack of work results in higher city populations

Exports: coffee, cocoa, and oil

Exports=less while Imports=more

Political instability and the lack of infrastructure make distribution of supplies difficult. Since the 1960s most countries have seen improvements in life expectancy, health care, and education. However, the continent lies well behind the rest of the world in many basic human needs.

Population

75% of continent sparsely inhabited

High population in advanced cities and around water

Projected to have 2 billion ppl. by 2050

6 children average with low life expectancy

Shortage of food and water

Political Instability

Lack of infrastructure

Reflection/Exit/Final Thought:

If you were told you had to leave your neighborhood and go live in one where you would not get along with the community and be treated with prejudices and bigotries, how would you feel about that and what could you do to help better you situation?

Sources:

http://www2.newcanaan.k12.ct.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=5501

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/scramble-for-africa/18842847/

http://www.africanculturalcenter.org/5_0people.html

http://maps.howstuffworks.com/africa-land-use-resources-map.htm

http://maps.howstuffworks.com/africa-vegetation-map.htm

http://maps.howstuffworks.com/africa-climate-map.htm

http://maps.howstuffworks.com/africa-environmental-issues-map.htm