Module 7: Subsahara Africa

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Subsaharan Africa includes the African countries south of the Sahara Desert. The African Transition Zone cuts across the southern edge of the Sahara Desert at the widest portion of the continent. Many of the countries in the African Transition Zone are included in the realm of Subsaharan Africa. The realm can be further broken down into regional components: Central Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and Southern Africa. At the eastern end of the African Transition Zone is the Horn of Africa, which is often included in the region of East Africa.

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Summarize the basic geography of Subsaharan Africa. Identify the African Transition Zone, including the transitions that are occurring in the zone. Locate the main features on a map.
   
2. Understand how early kingdoms flourished in Subsaharan Africa before the colonial era. Identify how selective groups in these kingdoms participated in the supply operations for the slave trade.
   
3. Explain the effects of colonialism. Outline how countries have transitioned from colonies to independent nations, including the many issues involved in this transition.
4. Explain how family size and economic activities are related to population growth.
   

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read the Module 7 Introduction 
   
2. Read Chapter 7 in World Regional Geography: People, Places, and Globalization[Include all reading assignments here that are outside of Moodle. Be as concise as possible. More information can be included in the third-party section below, if necessary.]
   
3. Complete the Module 7 assignment, discussion board posts (3), Module 7 Quiz, and h5p activities.