The African Origin of Civilization

  • Watch Video: The African Origin of Civilization. What are the main points of this interview? What came as a surprise to you? And why? What is the most important line or lines in this interview? 2pages
  • Watch Video by Ali Mazrui: Write a summary of the main points of this documentary? 1-2pages
  • Read Robinson: Write a summary of the Introduction. And in one or two sentences, what message do you think the author is trying to convey to his reading audience? 1 page
  • Read Robinson: What is the importance of Muhammad to the birth of Islam in Chapter 1? 1page
  • Read Robinson: What have you learned about “The Basic Institutions of Islam” in Chap. 2? 1 page
  • Read Robinson: Briefly define “Islamization.” What have you learned about “The Islamization of Africa” in Chap. 3? 1-2pages
  • Read Robinson: Briefly define “Africanization.” What have you learned about “The Africanization of Islam” in Chap. 4? 1-2 pages