African art has been a hot topic of discussion in the past few years. With the growing interest in African culture, there are many opportunities to learn about the history and traditions of this continent.
The continent of Africa is one of the most diverse in the world. The continent has over 54 countries and almost as many languages. It is also the home of some of the oldest civilizations on earth.
Africa was inhabited by people who lived in caves as early as 100,000 B.C. These people were hunter gatherers and their primary source of food was meat. They made tools from stone and bone. The first known civilization to develop in Africa was the Egyptians. They built the pyramids and developed writing.
Around 4000 B.C. the Egyptians began to build cities and temples. The ancient Egyptians also had a religion called polytheism which is the belief in many gods. They believed that each god had his own special power. This was a belief system that was passed down from generation to generation.
Around 3000 B.C. the ancient Egyptians began to make pottery. They also began to trade with other countries. The Egyptians traded goods such as gold, ivory, and slaves. They also traded grain and livestock.
Around 2000 B.C. the ancient Egypt became a great empire. The Egyptians ruled much of the Middle East and North Africa. The Egyptians also conquered much of Asia and parts of Europe. The Egyptian Empire lasted for about 1000 years.
After the death of the last pharaoh in 664 B.C., the Egyptian Empire collapsed. During the next 400 years, many different groups of people tried to control Egypt. These groups included the Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Turks.
In 1450 A.D. the Islamic world took control of Egypt. The Egyptians under Islamic rule were forced to adopt Islam. The Islamic Empire lasted until 1798 A.D. when Napoleon invaded Egypt. The French controlled Egypt until 1882 A.D. when Britain took control of Egypt.
During the 20th century, many countries fought wars in Africa. The first major war in Africa was the Boer War in South Africa. This war started in 1899. The Boers were farmers who were fighting for their independence from British rule.
The second major war in Africa was World War I. This war was fought in Europe and Africa. The war ended in 1918.
In the 1970s, many African countries gained their independence. Many African countries have since become independent nations.
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