PPT-Alternatives to Civilization: Bantu Africa

Movement of Bantu Speaking People into Africa south of equator Began around 3000 BCE from southeastern Nigeria and the Cameroons Over time 400 distinct Bantu languages developed By 1 st century CE Bantu agriculturalists occupied forest regions of equatorial Africa some had probably reached East African coast. SSWG4: . The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa. . Standard Covered. a. . Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on Sub-Saharan Africa. . Migration from 3000 BCE—1100 CE through Sub-Saharan Africa. Regional Impact – Central Africa. Politics. largely local from 1000-800BCE. developed into larger Kingdoms. centralized government evolved. Ch.8 – African Civilizations (1500 BCE – 700 CE) . &. . Ch.15 – Societies & Empires of Africa (800-1500 CE). Ch.8- African Civilizations (1500 BCE- 700 CE). African cultures adapt to harsh environments, spread through major migrations, and establish powerful kingdoms.. Do Now: Why do people move from one place to another?. Clan - . A . clan. is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if actual lineage patterns are unknown, clan members may nonetheless recognize a founding member or apical ancestor.. . Swahili. Arab. Ashanti. . Bantu. SS7G4: Students will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Africa.. SS7G4A: Explain the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group. How did the history of . Meroë. and Axum reflect interaction with neighboring civilizations?. Both . Meroë. and Axum traded extensively with neighboring civilizations. . Both . Meroë. and Axum developed their own distinct writing scripts. . Overview-500-1200. A.  . During this time . civilizations aren’t just Eurasian.. 1.  the Americas : Maya and . Moche. 2.  Africa: . Meroë. , Axum , Niger River valley. B.  There are basic similarities in the development of human cultures everywhere.. Standards. SS7G4 . The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Africa. . a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group. . b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arab, Ashanti, Bantu, and Swahili ethnic groups. . Africa and the Americas. 500 BCE - 1200 CE. AP World History Notes. Chapter 7. Early Africa. Few written records of early African people. Historians learn about early African people through . oral traditions = legends & history passed by word of mouth through generations. Standards. SS7G4 . The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Africa. . a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group. . b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arab, Ashanti, Bantu, and Swahili ethnic groups. . Note: the classical period in Africa actually extends well into the Post-Classic in Eurasia. In the Americas all civilized eras, Pre-classical, Classical, and Post-Classical constitute one long era spanning roughly 200BCE to 1500 CE.. Africa and the Americas. 500 BCE - 1200 CE. AP World History Notes. Chapter 7. Early Africa. Few written records of early African people. Historians learn about early African people through . oral traditions = legends & history passed by word of mouth through generations. Third Edition. CHAPTER. 6. Commonalities and Variations:. Africa, the Americas, and Pacific Oceania. 500 . B.C.E.. –1200 . C.E.. Copyright © . 2016 . by Bedford/St. . Martin’s. Distributed by Bedford/St. Martin's/Macmillan Higher Education strictly for use with its products; Not for redistribution.. Africa and the Americas. 500 BCE - 1200 CE. AP World History Notes. Chapter 7. Early Africa. Few written records of early African people. Historians learn about early African people through . oral traditions = legends & history passed by word of mouth through generations.