GY 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Religion In Africa, Economic Nationalism, Afroasiatic Languages
7 Nov 2017
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Crop staples are millet, sorghum, and corn. Mastery of yam led to denser population along niger river. Agriculture generally unproductive because of poor soils. Bulk of exported goods are primary products. Animal husbandry is critical in semi arid zones. Tsetse flies have restricted areas utilized for grazing. West africa has most developed urban network. Most cities in west africa are located on coast. Cities in southern africa have colonial origins. South african cities reflect legacy of apartheid. Region lacks traditional cultural and political connection. Region shaped by history of slavery and colonialism. Indo-european and afro-asiatic languages are widely spoken. 3 to 6 language families are unique to region. Ethnic identity and language unsuitable for many years, but colonialism imposed. Colonial education stressed literacy in european language. 2 main blocks of european languages divisions. Rapid spread of religions since 20th century. Millions combine animist beliefs with christianity and islam. Current division between protestants and catholics based on colonial history.
