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This Who Built Great Zimbabwe? And why? instructional video also includes:
It's hard to image that a mystery surrounds the second largest settlement ruins found in Africa. Who built this stone city? Why was it built? What happened to it? Why was it abandoned? A short video explores the controversies surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage site of Great Zimbabwe.
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Instructional Ideas
- Follow the video with a showing of a Khan Academy video that tours the site
- Include in a study of European colonialism and/or African history
Classroom Considerations
- Viewers should have prior knowledge of the racism inherent in colonialism
Pros
- The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related resources, and discussion questions
Cons
- No photographs of the ruins are included
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