This enquiry is a great way of encouraging students to practise judging historical significance.
Students are introduced to the interpretation of Professor Olupona, who argues that the presence of Islam in Africa ‘completely changed’ Africa and African lifestyles. Then, students apply Ian Dawson’s criteria for historical significance to work out how accurate Olupona’s interpretation is.
An engaging end task asks students to design a commemorative plaque, to mark the significance of Islam in Africa. Nice!
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