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North Africa: Arabs, Berbers, and Pirates (Lecture at University of Utah)

A brief outline of presentation on February 12, 2011 for Public School Teachers: World Civilizations for Grades 9-12 North Africa: The Amazighs (Berbers), The Arabs, and The Privateers (Pirates), with a focus on Morocco A. After students complete this study of North Africa, they will be able to: Explain the importance of the Mediterranean Sea in the development of North African, European and Global Trade. a. Explain how revolution and social change have been major contributors for transition in North Africa from ancient to modern times. b. Explain how these social changes affected Berber and Women’s Rights in Morocco. c. Evaluate the impact of Western influence on political structures in North Africa, with a focus on Morocco. d. Describe one difference between Muslims, Moroccans, Arabs, and Berbers individual identities. e. Identify three groups that benefited from Piracy. f. Explain one way the USA war and treaty approach differed from the war and c...