HIST1102 Islamic History I

• Course Description: African history I (Prehistory-18th century): This course examines in the emergence of the African man. By the end of the course, students should be able to describe how humans used their surroundings and developed abilities to address issues. Course Content: Hunting and gathering, pastoralism, agricultural and trade development, city and state growth, Bantu expansion in Africa, the classical civilizations of Kush and Axum, and the establishment of Trans-Saharan trade. Islam spread into Sub-Saharan Africa through North Africa. Urban centers were established in Western Africa, including Timbuktu, Goa, and Djenne, as well as mediaeval empires in Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and Kanem-Bornu. Mediaeval city-states are established along East Africa’s shores. The arrival of Portuguese along Africa’s shores in the early 16th century had an impact on East African city-states. The impact of Omani dominance on East African coastlines.
• Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain the emergence of early humans and how they adapted to their environments through hunting, gathering, and later, agriculture.
2. Discuss the evolution of pastoralism and agricultural practices across different regions of Africa.
3. Identify key events and processes, such as the Bantu expansion and the rise of classical civilizations like Kush and Axum.
4. Examine the arrival of the Portuguese and the impact of Omani dominance on East African trade and politics.
5. Analyze the spread of Islam into Sub-Saharan Africa and its impact on societies and trade.

• Required Materials
• Textbook
• Journals
• Map of Africa