How did the geographical diversity of africa

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Things to keep in mind:

Be sure to incorporate a specific page reference to the current week's reading (Author page #);
Be specific in your reference to the video ( i.e., " as stated in the video ...,"). Don't assume that I will know when you are referring to the video if you don't specify it.;
Be sure to underline your key terms;
After the initial deadline, be sure to engage substantively with your classmates by adding additional insights and/or posing additional questions.. "Good post, I agree," doesn't constitute a substantive response;

NOTE: You will not be able to see any of your classmates posts until you have submitted your initial post, so be sure to address areas 1-3 of the grading criteria in your initial post.

READING: African American History (Lumen) in LibreTexts (Chapter 1: African Origins - History and Culture).

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KEY TERMS (Incorporate at least one of these key terms into each of your weekly discussions): Sahara Desert, Savanna Grassland, Nile River, Trans-Saharan Trade, Ancient Ghana, Mali Empire, Songhai Empire, Mansa Musa, Griots, Gold-Salt Trade, Camels, Communalism, Patrilineal Descent, Polytheism, Islam, Timbuktu, Sankore University, Oral Tradition, Ra, Osiris

DISCUSSION TOPIC [HIT "Reply" TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION - Please note that this week's discussion is a playlist with two videos. Be sure to watch both]:

How does the word you chose in the introduction poll related to this week's material?
How did the geographical diversity of Africa, such as the Sahara Desert, savanna grasslands, and Nile River, shape the economic, social, and political development of major West African empires like Ancient Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
In what ways did cultural practices and belief systems influence West African civilizations? Use specific examples.

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