009 - Spread of Ideas

Factual Question

How have ideas been able to spread across the African Continent?

Key Terminology

• Migration

Define the word above using a dictionary or the link below.

Key Links

• Migrate

Activity One - Watch

As you watch the clip below write a description of the following points using the images:

1. landscape
2. artefacts
3. dress
4. weapons
5. farming
6. travel

Activity Two - Migration

Taken From: http://www.face-music.ch/artuganda/bantumigration.jpg

1. Looking at the map above describe the route of migration for the Bantu.
2. Using the text book ' World Studies - Medieval Times to Today' answer the assessment questions on page 41. The answers will be discussed as a group.
3. Using an Atlas, the map above and the text book 'World Studies - Medieval Times to Today' draw an outline of the continent of Africa and mark on the spread of the Bantu. Remember to include:

• Outline box
• Title
• Key
• Scale
• Compass Points

Resources

• The Bantu Migrations
  • 'World Studies - Medieval Times to Today' by Jacobs (Author), Kate Kinsella (Author) and Kevin Feldman (Author).