African Kingdoms - Axum &  Great Zimbabwe

 Big Ideas

• Where people live affects how they live.
  
• Geographical features impact daily life for people around the world (food, clothing, shelter).
  
• The contributions of ancient cultures and civilizations continue to impact our world today.
  

• How does where a person lives affect how a person lives?
  
• How might geographical features (rivers, mountains) impact daily life for people?
  
• How are countries and cultures interdependent?
  
• In what ways do the contributions and accomplishments of Africa continue to influence the world today?
  

Aksum Geography

Great Zimbabwe Geography

Click on the image for Students of History

Click on the image for Britannica Kids

Read About Aksum

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Read About Great Zimbabwe

Connecting Science and Social Studies

What is a 'Rift zone"?
How many volcanos are in Africa?
​Where are Africa's Mountains and volcaos ound?

Click on Image to visit USGS.

Put on your critical thinkers hat.  What questions do you have after reading this article.

Use DeBono's hats to forma an opinion.

Click on the map to read Geo Engineer Article.