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Class 34: History of West Africa | Precolonial Benin and Togo (Part 1)

Class 34: History of West Africa | Precolonial Benin and Togo (Part 1)

by | Nov 9, 2025 | Class, John Aden

CLASS OVERVIEW

At long last we have arrived at the non-Mande cultures of Precolonial West Africa as represented in the societies of Benin, Togo, Ghana and Nigeria! Join us as we explore Benin and Togo’s rivers driven histories!

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World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

THE QUIZ

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Dr. John’s Class #34 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://app.typeset.com/play/DYG9K0

 

Class 51: Trip to Egypt (Part 1)

Class 51: Trip to Egypt (Part 1)

by | Nov 6, 2025 | Class, Gwen Ebron

CLASS OVERVIEW

Hear about Gwen Ebron’s trip to Egypt and see pictures.

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Sources:

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Study Guide

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THE QUIZ

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Class 33: History of Precolonial West Africa: After the Mali Empire to the Transatlantic Slave Trade (Part 1)

Class 33: History of Precolonial West Africa: After the Mali Empire to the Transatlantic Slave Trade (Part 1)

by | Oct 26, 2025 | Class, John Aden

CLASS OVERVIEW

Empires and transformations in West Africa, 14th to the 19th century.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

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World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

THE QUIZ

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Dr. John’s Class #33 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://app.typeset.com/play/NPOZOD

 

Class 50: The Underground Railroad North and South (Part 5)

Class 50: The Underground Railroad North and South (Part 5)

by | Oct 23, 2025 | Class, Gwen Ebron

CLASS OVERVIEW

Learn about the differences and similarities of the Underground Railroad going North and South. Make a decision, if you are going to run, how, whe,n and why? Learn about the symbols the Spirituals held for those planning to run.

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Sources:

YouTube: Echoes of the Nazarene

Study Guide

Answer the question for yourself, would you run, how and why. Review video.

THE QUIZ

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Class 49: The Underground Railroad North and South (Part 4)

Class 49: The Underground Railroad North and South (Part 4)

by | Oct 16, 2025 | Class, Gwen Ebron

CLASS OVERVIEW

Listen to the review of last week’s lesson and learn about the symbols on a patchwork quilt that gave directions to the conductor for the journey. Decide if you would be a Conductor or a Station Master or both.

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Sources:

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Study Guide

THE QUIZ

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Class 32: Conclusion to the Islamization of West Africa

Class 32: Conclusion to the Islamization of West Africa

by | Oct 12, 2025 | Class, John Aden

CLASS OVERVIEW

This lesson concludes our nine part exploration of the Islamization of West Africa by looking at how Islam and Muslims transitioned into the independence from the colonial. Limitations on Islamic leadership in West Africa.

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World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

 

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

THE QUIZ

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Dr. John’s Class #32 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://app.typeset.com/play/7EY74P

 

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