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Comparing Egyptian and African Civilizations

Gwen Hatzenbuehler

Read the short story “Behind Sealed Doors.”  In this story, many facts are presented about Egyptian civilization. This civilization was an ancient part of the continent of Africa. How many other countries in Africa may have similar or different civilizations?

To find out, you will develop a 10-slide PowerPoint document that includes important facts about the civilization you have researched (photos, culture, people, language, religion). Choose one of the links listed and start your research.

Warning:  Do not forget to cite your sources.

Web Resources

Wonders of the African World
http://www.pbs.org/wonders/

Black Kingdoms of the Nile
http://www.pbs.org/wonders/fr_e1.htm

• Click on "Wonders"

• Click on "Retelling the Story"

The Road to Timbuktu
http://www.pbs.org/wonders/fr_e5.htm

• Click on "Gates Diary"

• Click on "Retelling the Story"

• Click on Cultural Close-Up"

The Swahili Coast
http://www.pbs.org/wonders/fr_e2.htm

• Click on "Wonders"

• Click on "Retelling the Story"

Swahili Gallery
http://www.museums.or.ke/glamu.html