Imagine that someone just told you that precolonial African societies were comprised of uncivilized nomadic peoples. Using the above materials (lectures, articles, documentary, and film) write a three-page essay (12 pts font double-space) proving him/her/they wrong. Be sure to use and cite the above material.
Materials that can be used:
1)Precolonial era: Africa Before European penetration of Africa. This era includes any society in Africa before mid-19th century, roughly
2)Berlin Conference1884-1885 ushers the Colonial era in Africa
3)Decolonization begins in1957, Ghana and ends in 1975, Mozambique. This era, which continues until today, is categorized as the postcolonial era.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2445615/True-size-Africa-continent-big-China-India-US-Europe-together.html
https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-egypt
https://video-alexanderstreet-com.pitt.idm.oclc.org/watch/religion-2
Category: African studies
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“Debunking the Myth of Precolonial African Societies as Uncivilized Nomadic Peoples”