Transcript Chapter 3.1 Notes The Rise of African Civilizations

Africa Today: The Facts
The Kingdoms of Africa
1400-1800s
Europeans
“scramble” for
the resources
(including
human) of Africa
– and divide it
up.
PROBLEMS IN AFRICA:
POVERTY
Landlocked African
Countries:
The scramble for and
partitioning of Africa among
European countries resulted
in 15 of the African states
being landlocked without any
access to the coast. These
landlocked countries are
amongst the world’s most
poor and underdeveloped
countries.
Blue – Top 50%
Orange – Bottom 50%
What does this map show about world hunger?
Darker color indicates highest rate of hunger / famine
RELIGION OF AFRICA
ISLAM (NORTH)
Brought by Arabs
CHRISTIANITY (SOUTH)
Brought by Europeans