What follows are discussion guide questions. Your particular assignment
is given directly to you by your professor.
The Africans
Nature of a continent
By Ali Mazrui
- Why does Mazrui say that "geography is the mother of history?"
What points does he use in this segment to prove his point?
- What are the elements making up Africa's "triple heritage"
and how are the aspects interrelated according to Mazrui?
- Why does Mazrui assert that Africa is the birthplace of Human culture
(please include any evidence and cite your source properly)?
- According to Mazrui, Mecca and Islam are part of Africa. Outline his
argument.
- What two forces determined the 'currently accepted' northeastern border
of Africa at the Red Sea as opposed to the Arabian Gulf?
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