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ap world history - post-classical africa review

originally streamed in 2018 with Amanda DoAmaralTeacher
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Learn about Post-Classical Africa (600-1450 CE) and prepare for AP World History Period 3. This review covers major African kingdoms like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, trans-Saharan trade networks, the spread of Islam across North and West Africa, and th ...more

curriculum note

This video uses 'Post-Classical Africa' and 'Period 3' terminology from the old AP World History curriculum. In the current course, Bantu migrations and the Ghana Empire (pre-1200 CE) fall under the 'Before 1200 CE' unit, while Mali, Songhai, Swahili city-states, and Trans-Saharan trade are covered in Units 1 (Topic 1.5) and 2 (Topic 2.4).

covered in this stream

units
Before 1200 CEUnit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
topics
1.5 Africa from 1200 to 14502.4 Trans-Saharan Trade RoutesContinuities in Africa after 1200 CE2.5 Cultural Effects of Trade 2.6 Environmental Effects of Trade

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction and Live Session

  • 0:32

    Current Topics Poll

  • 1:32

    Platform and Questions Guide

  • 2:34

    Post-Classical Africa Overview

  • 3:35

    Social Media and Resources

  • 4:06

    Spread of Islam

  • 5:41

    Islam in African Empires

  • 6:11

    Bantu Migration Review

  • 7:44

    Migration Reasons and Environment

  • 8:47

    Agriculture and Population Growth

  • 9:51

    Technologies and Disease Spread

  • 10:54

    Bantu Societies and Culture

  • 13:00

    African Politics and Empires

  • 14:33

    Camels and Trans-Saharan Trade

  • 16:05

    Islam's Impact on Trade

  • 17:37

    East African Trade Networks

  • 19:11

    Answering Student Questions

  • 22:21

    West African Empires: Ghana

  • 24:24

    Mali Empire and Sundiata

  • 26:29

    Mansa Musa's Legacy

  • 29:33

    Government and Invasions Q&A

  • 31:07

    East African States

  • 32:08

    Women's Roles in Africa

  • 34:43

    Slavery Types and History

  • 39:22

    Black Panther Connections

  • 40:55

    Next Week and Membership

  • 42:33

    Final Questions and Closing

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