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Ancient to Medieval History

Click on any topic below to find lessons, resources, and videos to teach about these histories.

Ancient Nubia

The Kingdom of Axum

The Spread of Islam

    Empires of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay

    The Swahili Coast and the Indian Ocean Trade

    The Great Zimbabwe

    African and European Images of Each Other in History

    History

    • Ancient to Medieval History
      • Nubia Resources
      • The Kingdom of Axum (Aksum)
      • The Spread of Islam
      • West African Kingdoms & Transsaharan Trade
      • The Swahili Coast and Indian Ocean Trade

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