Hillcrest High School Library

Johanna Spoljaric, Librarian

Ms. Zottie Meltzer, Teacher

Ancient African Kingdoms

Aim: How can we find information about ancient African Kingdoms?

Topics: East Africa: Zimbbabwe Ruins, Sawhili

West Africa: Ghana, Mali, Songhay

After a demonstration of what resources the library has and how to use them, in groups, you will prepare an oral presentation about your kingdom. You will do this by searching books, online databases and selected websites. Prepare to take notes and make sure you write down all websites and books used. Choose a presenter. Tell the class as much about your Ancient kingdom as you can.

Questions to consider:

In what years did your kingdom exist? Show your class where your country was located on this map:

Where was it located? Map of Africa

How did the kingdom become wealthy?

Describe the geography.

Describe the government.

What were some natural resources?

What was everyday life like in your kingdom?

Describe the military.

Pathfinder

Books: on display

Websites: