Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art: Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art
Explore the crafts that the African American culture exported from native African lands, basketry and cultivation of rice. With the lessons provided in the downloadable document, students will weave together history, geography, social...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Northern Africa: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries in Northern Africa.
Other
Harper College: North Africa/ Sw Asia Map Tutorial
Quiz yourself on the physical geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa by using this tutorial to Check your knowledge of landforms, bodies of water, and rivers in this area of the world.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Oil in the Middle East and Africa
Learners develop and express claims through discussion and writing which examine the importance of oil and water to the success and survival of the Middle East and North Africa.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: South Africa Timeline
This timeline provides insight into the long history of struggle of the black population of South Africa. Follow the centuries of European wars and colonial rule and the policies that led to apartheid.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South Africa: English
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the English in South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: South Africa: Geography
A graphic showing the various aspects of the physical environment of South Africa including its climate, terrain, and natural resources. information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Inter Knowledge Corp: South Africa
InterKnowledge Corp provides basic facts about the location, geography, climate, history and culture of South Africa.
PBS
Pbs: The City of Thulamela
Good information from PBS on Thulamela, another archaeological site in South Africa. Thulamela prospered between 1350 and 1650 A.D. and was skilled in mining and creating tools.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: South Africa
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Africa, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
The Lost City of Mapungubwe
This site has interesting background information of the ancient city of Mapungubwe in South Africa which was hidden from the world by the apartheid government. Now scholars and archaeologists can explore and excavate there with no problems.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Features a country profile and travel guide to Democratic Republic of the Congo, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bakongo
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bakongo in the Congo River region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Western Sahara
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Western Sahara, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sudan
The BBC provides a detailed overview of Africa's largest country, Sudan. Also, gives facts at a glance, information about its leaders, an audio of its National Anthem, and a timeline of key events in history. You can find much more...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Malinke
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Malinke people of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Songhay
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Songhay in the Sahel region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Western Africa: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Western Africa.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Southern Africa: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Southern Africa.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art: Activity Room
Come discover Madagascar--its geography, animals, music and language. Test your current knowledge and learn new things too.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Republic of Benin
Provides a country map, travel advisories, link to Benin embassy in U.S.,facts about the Republic of Benin, and more.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point Quizzes: Eastern Africa: Countries Quiz
Take this eleven question interactive map quiz to practice and test your knowledge of Eastern African geography.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cameroon: Geography
A graphic listing the important components of Cameroon's physical environment. You can find out about the climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Taureg Nomads of the Sahara
Read about the characteristics of the Taureg, a nomadic people who inhabit the Sahara region. Their lifestyle is described and what they do to survive in the extreme heat of the desert.
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