Africa and Monotheism Unit Overview
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- Jul 14, 2017
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Africa & Monotheism (Units 1 and 1.5)
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?
Major Themes:
Africa
Political Geography of Africa (Countries)
Physical Geography of Africa (Nile, Kalahari, Sahara, Sahel, Makadikadi, Lake Victoria)
Resources (Gold & Diamonds, Oil, Salt)
Colonies (French, English, Dutch, German)
Changes in African Countries (Mali, Egypt, South Africa, Rwanda, Madagascar)
Mansa Musa, Egyptian Legacy, Apartheid, Genocide, Modern Poverty
Modern Economic Growth
Ebola Outbreak and Health Issues
Foundations of World Religion
Monotheism “Tree”
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Pillars of Belief
Religious Stories
Summative Assessments:
Sheppard Software: Africa (C1)
Unit Test on Culture and History of Africa (C2 & C3)
DBQ on Africa (C4)
Unit Test on Monotheistic Religions (C2 & C3)
DBQ on Monotheism (C4 & C5)
Country Presentations (C5)
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