Africa. Kingdoms of Africa (9) Best 3 African Music Ever. The Scramble For Africa. Africa - Exploration and Colonization" Exploration By the end of the 18th century a strong feeling for the abolition of slavery was developing in many Western nations, especially Great Britain.
The abolitionists were fervently religious and wanted to Christianize Africa. The first Christian missions were established in West Africa in the 1790's, and missionaries later moved into the interior, furthering exploration there. Exploration of the interior was also undertaken for political, commercial, and scientific reasons. Mungo Park led an expedition into the western Sudan in 1795–97 for a British association (later called the Royal Geographical Society). Outstanding among the explorers was the Scottish missionary David Livingstone, who during his residence in Africa, 1841–73, traveled extensively in the southern area. During the 19th century the western slave trade was gradually abolished. Colonization Except for the Dutch colony at Cape Town, for more than two centuries the Europeans had no territorial ambitions in Africa. Africa - Colonialsim. African Colonization Timeline. European colonial expansion 1820-1939 : The British Empire, Trading Routes and Construction.
AllAfrica.com: Home. Map of Africa, Africa Maps, Countries, Landforms, Rivers, and Geography Information. Print this map >>> LARGER (printable) AFRICA MAP As for Africa, scientists have formerly concluded that it is the birthplace of mankind, as large numbers of human-like fossils (discovered no where else) were found on the continent, some dating back 3.5 million years.
About 1.75 million years ago, early man spread throughout parts of Africa. They became aggressive hunters, lived in caves and used fire and their ability to create stone tools just to survive. The Neanderthals arose some 200,000 years ago and inhabited regions in northern Africa and across parts of southern Europe. There is also clear evidence that they had control of fire, lived in caves, as well as open-air structures of stone and vegetation. One of the most important developments of primitive man was the creation of stone tools. In 3200 BC the Egyptian culture emerged along the lower reaches of the Nile River; it was among the earliest civilizations and their tools and weapons were made of bronze. Print this map. Africa for Kids - Geography. There are 7 continents on the planet Earth.
The largest continent is Asia. Africa is the 2nd largest continent. Exploring Africa. Module Six: The Geography of Africa Teacher's Edition Teacher Notes This lesson is an overview of Africa's rich and diverse geography.
The lesson is built around the five themes of geography (as identified by the American Geographical Association) and the three overarching themes of our curriculum. 1. Through the use of world maps, students should able to locate Africa in relationship to the rest of the world. Throughout history, Africa's spatial location has impacted it historical development and its dynamic relationships with other regions. 2. This lesson will introduce students to the various geo-political regions of Africa. 3. Movement is a central theme in geography, as it is in history and economics (trade). Africa: Human Geography. Africa, the second-largest continent, is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean.
It is divided in half almost equally by the Equator. The continent includes the islands of Cape Verde, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Comoros. Africa’s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. The origin of the name “Africa” is greatly disputed by scholars. Most believe it stems from words used by the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans. Today, Africa is home to more countries than any other continent in the world. Cultural Geography Historic CulturesThe African continent has a unique place in human history.
These ancestors were the first to develop stone tools, to move out of trees and walk upright, and, most importantly, to explore and migrate. This human movement, or migration, plays a key role in the cultural landscape of Africa. The Bantu Migration was a southeastern movement. Political Geography. Test Your Geography Knowledge- Africa. Small, hard to click regions are enhanced with a red circle, as shown below:
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