S. P.R. I.T. E. Chart Asia: Tang, Song, Mongols and Ming

Africa: East Africa and West Africa

Social:

Political

The Song created a true civil service system, which was based on merit. This system reflected Confucian ideals and showed great respect for learning. The Mongols ended the civil service system and had corrupt leaders. The Ming brought back the Confucian principles of government that had been lost during Mongol rule.

Religion

Christianity was the official religion of Axum in East Africa. Islam began to spread along eastern coastal cities. The civilizations in West Africa practiced solely Islam.

Intellect

Technology

African civilizations contributed to metal working by learning how to smelt.

Economy

Reflection Questions. Using the module and chart, choose four questions to answer in three or more sentences

Describe the impact drought had on West Africa.

Explain the positive and negative impacts of trade on the Kingdoms of Axum and Kush.

Explain the impact of cultural diffusion on the spread of different religions across Africa.

Choose two geographical features to visit in Africa. Tell about the feature and why would you visit?