Week 10 - March 21-23
Early Civilizations in Africa
African Warrior
Warrior Figure
1339-1400 CE, Mali, Inland Niger Delta
Terracotta, height 15 inches
Detroit Institute of Arts
 AFrican Equestrian
Equestrian Figure - a Benin king
Mid-16th century CE, Nigeria, Benin
Bronze;  height 18 1/2 inches
Detroit Institute of Arts

Read:  
  • Duiker/Spielvogel:  pp. 159-179.
  • Diamond: pp. 295-321, 376-401.
  • Christian: pp. 364-405.
Written Assignment 10: Due on email by Sunday, 6 pm, March 19.  Answer one of the following questions in 4 to 5 paragraphs.

  1. What effects did the coming of Islam and the Arabs have on African religion, society, political structures, trade and culture?
  2. What roles did lineage groups, women and slavery play in early African society?
Primary Source Questions for Week 10
 
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