The Africans: A Triple Legacy--New Conflicts
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Provides an overview of the history of Africa and examines major influences on this complex continent: indigenous heritage, Western culture, and the Islamic religion. Outlines how urbanization, warrior traditions, European-created national boundaries, the Islamic jihad tradition, and nationalist movements have affected Africa's postcolonial period. Produced by WETA/Washington, D.C. and the BBC. NOTE: Contains some nudity. NOTE: The captioned DVD has closed captions (decoder needed).
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Runtime: 58 minutes 16 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Religion, Philosophy, and Spirituality, Social Science
- Subtopic: Africa, Anthropology, Multiculturalism, World Religions
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1986
- Producer/Distributor: Annenberg
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