Dictator or not?

Based upon what we have learned so far in the powerpoint notes, read through the following articles and decide whether or not Paul Kagame of Rwanda should be considered a dictator or not. Recommended reading: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/rwanda/7900680/Paul-Kagame-Rwandas-redeemer-or-ruthless-dictator.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-visit-by-rwanda-s-paul-kagame-divides-expats-1.1871512 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/andrewharding/2010/08/rwanda.html http://www.economist.com/node/16750119

Post WWII

Read through the following website and examine the different pictures that pertain to Africa in order to complete a 54321 form. Here's the link: http://exhibitions.nypl.org/africanaage/images.html

The Old and The New

Slavery has been a part of many societies around the world beginning with some of the earliest civilizations. What we may not realize is that this institution still exists. Read through the following link from BBC News and answer the following questions with well supported answers in at least one paragraph per question. The questions: 1. Why does slavery exist? 2. How has slavery changed and stayed the same compared to the traditional form that we’ve studied? Here's the link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/slavery/default.stm

Can you identify every African country?

Practice makes perfect! Test your map skills with these clickable maps. Print out your best score and bring it to next class. Whoever gets the highest grade earns extra credit. The link: http://www.lizardpoint.com/geography/africa-quiz.php