Module Discussion Forum
Forum Instructions
In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess the learning objectives for this module. Then, you must respond to 1 of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see other responses. You are not required to post more than once, but feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates.
Your first post is due by the assigned date. Your response to another student is due by assigned due date.
Your response should be at least 3-4 sentences long. You must respond to at least one other student's post. A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for grammatical errors or delete any postings that are off-topic or factually incorrect.
Prompt
The textbook refers a lot to the misperceptions and weak understandings of Africa in history, and even up to our present day. The authors state, for instance,
"One of the main points glossed over by these popular images is that the African continent is large and diverse. Africa is the second largest continent in the world. Today, it has over 50 independent countries. You can also find just about every imaginable environment, from savannahs, rainforests, and deserts, to glaciers and snow-capped mountains in Africa. Its over 1,000 languages (or about one-third of the world’s languages) also demonstrate the continent’s diversity.3 Africa is home to more than a billion people, who are living, working, and raising their families."
Discuss how the environment impacts the history, economy, and culture of at least civilization in ancient Africa (post-Egyptian) history. Give at least one clear example and discuss in a full paragraph.