Week 10 - March 18-20
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. 216-240.
  • Christian: pp. 364-405.
  • Reilly, Vol. I, pp. 260-267 (from "The Glorious Victories of 'Amda Seyon, King of Ethiopia").
Written Assignment 10: Due on email by Sunday, 6 pm, March 16.  Answer the following question in 4 to 5 paragraphs.

What effects did the coming of Islam and the Arabs have on African religion, society, political structures, trade and culture?
 
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