Review and Test: Africa Civilizations

On Wed. 18th, Jan & Thurs. 19th, Jan. we reviewed for our quiz on Africa and then took the quiz that same day. Because this quiz needed to be completed before the end of the semester and we did not have a formal review ahead of time, it was given as an open note quiz.

If you were absent, you will need to schedule a time to take the quiz. Make sure you bring your notes as you may use them and will be turning them in for points.

You may also download a copy of the review crossword (which again is available only for a limited time online) or pick one up from me on your return.

Review Crossword: African Civilizations

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European Imperialism in Africa

On Fri. 13th, Jan & Tues. 17th, Jan we discussed the activities of European powers in Africa and the results of these things. We discussed imperialism and why countries engage in imperialistic activities.

If you were absent you will need to do the following:

1) Read Chapter 21 Section 2 of your text and complete the note sheet. If you can not find some notes, you may copy from a friend. Then complete the assignment.

Notes: Empire Building in Africa

Assignment: You will need to pick up on your return, sorry, but I could not get it uploaded.

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Class Presentations & Book Reports

On Wed. 11th, Jan. & Thursday 12th, Jan. we enjoyed presentations on book reports given by several students in each class. If you were absent on this day, you must turn in your hard copy of the book report and send an electronic copy to:

troy.ball@herrimanhigh.org

Otherwise there is nothing to make up.

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African Culture and Society

On Mon. 9th, Jan. & Tue. 10th, Jan. we discussed African culture and society. We took notes on these elements and then we listened to American music that has been influenced by African themes and rhythms. The purpose of today was to gain a greater understanding of Africa's culture and to show that we as modern Americans are in fact connected to this great continent.

If you were absent you will need to complete the following in order to make up what you missed:

#1) Read Chapter 7 Section of your textbook. As you read fill in the notes sheet as much as possible. You may copy any missing notes from a friend.

Notes: African Society and Culture

#2) You will need to write a 1-2 page typed paper on African Influences on American music. In your paper you should address the following:

- What is syncopation and how does it relate to African music?
- What is call and response and how does it relate to African music?
- What is timbre and how does it relate to African music?
- What are some genres of music that have been heavily influenced by traditional African music themes: ragtime, blues, jazz, gospel, Motown, etc.?
- How are these genres and musical elements evident in today's American popular music styles?


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Early African Kingdoms

On Thurs. 5th, Jan. and Fri. 6th, Jan. we spent the day looking at the early African kingdoms. We focused on government, achievements, and some of their cultural traits.

If you were absent you will need to read pages 238-239 and fill in the notes as much as possible. You may copy from a friend any of the notes you are unable to find. Then you will need to complete the jigsaw packet on your own. Unfortunately, you will need to complete the entire packet on your own.

Notes: Emerging African Civilizations Chap 7 Sec 1

Assignment: Jigsaw Activity - Kingdom and States of Africa

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History of Africa

On Tues. 3rd, Jan. & Wed. 4th, Jan. we began our exploration on the civilizations and history of Africa. We took notes on the geographic characteristics of Africa and watched a video on Great Zimbabwe.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Read Chapter 7 Section 1 on the geography and climate of Africa. You can then fill in as much of the notesheet as possible. You can copy from a friend any of the notes you are unable to discover by reading the section.

2) Write a one page report on Great Zimbabwe and the civilization that built it.

Notes: Physical Geography of Africa

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Current Events & Happy Holidays

On Thurs. 22nd, Dec. & Fri. 23rd, Dec. we conducted our current event discussion for December. We discussed the recent passage of the NDAA and its potential implications for American citizens.

If you were absent, please turn in your current events on your return.

We are now finished for the year 2011 and I wish everyone a happy holiday break.

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