Africa in the Middle Ages

This is a unit of work that teaches an introduction to the history of continent during the Middle Ages. It focuses mostly on Central and East Africa, and so is best suited for classes in those regions. There are 7 lessons in total:

1. What were the middle ages?
2. Social and political systems of Africa in the middle ages
3. Centralised States in East Africa
4. Medieval African societies
5. Economies of Africa in the Middle Ages
6. Trade across Africa in the Middle Ages
7. Ngoni Expansion
   The unit is fully equipped with lesson slideshows, a range of engaging activities that develop historical skills, and print out resources that support learning. There is also an end of unit assessment attached to check on progress and understanding.