Complete the chart using the information you learned from the module. Some answers are provided for you.

S.P.R.I.T.E. Chart



Asia: Tang, Song, Mongols and Ming

Africa: East Africa and West Africa

Social





Political

The Song created a true civil service system, which was based on merit. This system reflected Confucian ideals and showed great respect for learning. The Mongols ended the civil service system and had corrupt leaders. The Ming brought back the Confucian principles of government that had been lost during Mongol rule.



Religion



Christianity was the official religion of Axum in East Africa. Islam began to spread along eastern coastal cities. The civilizations in West Africa practiced solely Islam.

Intellect





Technology



African civilizations contributed to metal working by learning how to smelt.

Economy





Reflection Questions. Using the module and chart, choose four questions to answer in three or more sentences

Describe the impact drought had on West Africa.



Explain the positive and negative impacts of trade on the Kingdoms of Axum and Kush.



Explain the impact of cultural diffusion on the spread of different religions across Africa.



Choose two geographical features to visit in Africa. Tell about the feature and why would you visit?



The Song dynasty impacted education through the invention of movable type. Choose and describe a modern-day invention that has a similar influence.



How did the mining of gold and planting of cotton impact the economy and ecosystem in West Africa?



Rank the Mongol leaders from least important to most important based upon what you learned in the lesson. Explain the rank of each person and the reason for their ranking.



The module provides various examples of how ecosystems can be destroyed by humans and natural disasters. Describe one way an ecosystem can be destroyed by humans AND one way it can be destroyed naturally.