African Cultures and Tribal Groups

Africa has a myriad of cultures and tribes, each with their own languages and traditions.  Check out The Africa Guide site below and learn some of the names, as well as what is unique about each one.  This is a growing list and not complete as of today.

http://africaguide.com/culture/tribes/index.htm

Below is an image from a village in Ghana:

Ancient World History Games

As we cruise through the school year, play games and learn at the same time!  Games available include those for Egypt, Rome, Middle Ages and more.

http://www.besthistorysites.net/Multimedia.shtml#ancient

African Country Practice--Interactive Quiz!

As we learn the countries of Africa, this site offers a fun way to test your growing knowledge.  Take the challenge and see what happens!

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/African_Geography.htm

Five Pillars of Islam--Arkan Ad-Din

The Five Pillars (arkan ad-din) are the basis for which Muslims are to live their lives, according to the Qur'an.  Review them here (you might get new ideas for your memory clues):

http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/GLOSSARY/5PILLARS.HTM

Apostle Paul

In class today, we focused on Saul (Jewish name)/Paul (Roman name) and his work as a great missionary in the Roman Empire following Jesus' death.  Not only did Paul plant churches and write many Epistles (letters) to other leaders around the Empire, but he conducted four major mission trips during his adult life.  Read more about him here:

http://history-world.org/paul.htm