January 13 and 14

Tuesday, Jan. 13: I gave the students a preview of this Friday's test by providing 9 of the potential multiple choice questions which we reviewed. We then continued Roots. Periods 4 and 5 were given study guides for Friday's test, although all students could have come to my room to get one at lunch or after school.

Wednesday: I reviewed the study guide with the classes and we finished Roots. Below is a copy of the written portion of the study guide.

Africa: Unit Test Study Guide

Before Friday’s test be sure to study the terms and short answer questions below. Also be sure that you can identify the nations marked on the backside of this paper. Look through the packets of in-class work to help you study. I will give extra credit points on the test if you turn in a set of flash cards with your test.

Terms to know:

Savannah, Sahel, Culture, Sundiata

Berbers, Islam/Muslim, Traders, Almoravids

Mansu Musa, Timbuktu, Askia Muhammad

Ghana (Empire of), Mali (Empire of), Songhai (empire of)

Sahara Desert, Griots , Salt/Gold Trade

Labor Specialization, Kinship Group, Clans

GDP Per Capita, Middle Passage, Arabic Language

Short answer questions to prepare for:

1. What was the impact of Islam on Africa? How did Islam change ancient African society (think language, culture and government) and what is the legacy of Islam on Africa today.

2. Be able to explain the conditions captured Africans endured on the middle passage.

3. Be able to explain the legendary founding of the empire of Mali (Sundiata legend).

4. Be able to explain the trade relationship between Muslims and Africans. How was trade in West Africa different from trade in East Africa.

5. What items were traded between Africans and Arabs in West Africa and East Africa.

6. What sorts of specific problems do African children contend with every day?