Medieval African
Empires:
The Spread of Islam and The Economics of Trade
How did Islam transform societies and how do African
societies transform Islam? Is trade fair
and just?
HandoutsSyllabi
Exam Review Essay Assignment: Ibn Battuta Handouts Introduction to Africa Notetaking (Standard) Trans-Saharan Trade chart "Caravans of Gold" video viewing guide Trade Activity Trade Role Play (honors) Groups Trade Role Play (standard) Groups Worksheet: Understanding Fair and Free Trade Just Society Spectra Readings |
Notes1. African Images
2. African Maps 3. Single Story? Civilized? Intro to Africa Trade, Spread of Islam, and maps Linksonline video: Lost Libraries of Timbuktu (great footage of West Africa!)
Fair versus Free Trade: What is Fair Trade? What is Free Trade? Caravans of Gold |