When they think of Africa, many people picture familiar images like the great dunes of the Sahara, the large game animals of the grasslands, or dense rainforest. While Africa includes those features, it is also a region of vibrant cities, abundant natural resources, a complex mix of cultures, and a formidable array of challenges.
Discuss how scientists know about early humans.
Summarize where humans originated and how early people lived.
Explain how people spread around the world and adapted to different environments.Â
Describe how civilization developed in ancient Egypt.
Identify the beliefs and achievements of ancient Egyptians.
Discuss the key features of Kushite civilization.
Describe how Islam affected North and West Africa.
Summarize how the empires of West Africa arose and grew wealthy.
Identify the civilizations and cultures that developed in East Africa and southern Africa.
Describe the issues Africa faced under colonialism and during the struggle for independence.
Identify the challenges African nations have faced since gaining independence.
Discuss how the Arab Spring affected North Africa.
Analyze why Africans live where they do.
Discuss the relationship between culture and the environment in Africa.
Identify the patterns of religion and ethnicity that exist in Africa.
Describe the kinds of governments and economies that exist in Africa.
Explain how trade affects African countries.
Compare the economies of Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Identify the environmental challenges facing Africa.
Discuss the political challenges that exist in Africa.
Describe economic challenges Africans face.