Driving Question: How can understanding the achievements and cultural legacies of ancient civilizations help us appreciate and preserve the diverse cultures that shape our world today?  

Learning about ancient Ghana helped me see that African civilizations did a lot of important things, like trading gold and making art and music. Sometimes in books, we don’t hear those stories, but they matter. It made me think about how every culture has good things we can learn from. If we understand and respect other cultures, we can help keep their stories alive. It also makes me proud to learn about people who made a difference in the world, even if they lived a long time ago.

Driving Question: How can we understand the role that geometry played in shaping the cultural landscape of ancient civilizations?

We can understand the role of geometry in ancient civilizations like Ghana by looking at how they used shapes, patterns, and measurements in their buildings, art, and city planning. In ancient Ghana, geometry showed up in the way they built trading centers, used symmetrical designs in jewelry and fabrics, and created patterns in their art that reflected cultural values. Geometry helped organize spaces for markets, homes, and religious areas, making the cities functional and beautiful. By studying these patterns and structures, we can see how geometry was not just math but also part of their culture, economy, and daily life.