AFRICA & MONOTHEISM

Essential Questions:

• How do I recognize the important political boundaries in Africa? How does the geography of Africa influence the history of the continent?

• How have African nations evolved in response to both internal choices and external forces? 

• How do African powers influence Global events?

• What is the global effect of Christianity and, conversely, how is the world affecting Christianity?

• What is the global effect of Judaism and, conversely, how is the world affecting Judaism?

• What is the global effect of Islam and, conversely, how is the world affecting Islam?

This unit highlights the growth, decline, resurgence, and struggles of both Africa and the three major monotheistic religions. Both the continent of Africa and these three religions have been shaped strongly by their geography and cultural beliefs, lending to a shared past. In this unit, students will study the origin and growth of Islam, the struggle for human rights in South Africa, and the ongoing conflict between nations living in such a rich and culturally diverse region.

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