Essays and Research Papers on Africa

5 pages in length. The writer discusses cultural principles, government, social status, women warriors, religion and trade as they relate to ancient Kemet (pharonic Egypt). Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages. This extremely interesting religion was founded originally in Africa and is a mysterious mixture of voodoo, Catholicism and many other types of beliefs that are still in effect today. In fact, Santeria is making a comeback and many people find they want to adopt this unique and fascinating religious conviction. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the basic process through which writing developed in the ancient cultures of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece and underscores the importance of language development and writing in the expansion of these cultures. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the material culture and spiritual belief of the ancient Egyptians. An extensive discussion, based largely on Pierre Montet’s “Lives of the Pharaohs”, is included on the architecture of these peoples and of what we know about their spiritual beliefs. The author of this paper emphasizes that although the ...

This 11 page report discusses the enormous undertaking of building the pyramids and the incredible accuracy that was used in the construction of a tomb and monument to dead pharaohs. Every aspect of the ancient people’s life was consumed by the combination of worship and construction. The two were inextricably connected. Technology developed ...

This 4 page research paper discusses how the ancient Egyptians viewed writing as having magical properties. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the various factors which interacted to shape ancient Egyptian culture. Egyptian archaeology and the Egyptian written record stand in testament to the fact of the existence and power of a central government and a strong social stratification. Egyptian architecture could have never been created, in fact, without this ...

Civil wars in Southern Africa have brought devastation on all levels - from political upheaval to famine, genocide and mass displacement. The diversity and history of conflict have added to systems of corrupt and, or, inept governments to bring most of the African States into and through the experience of civil wars. This 5 ...

A 6 page piece on the African Slave Trade, relating the European and American (Atlantic) history and economics of the trading of African peoples. The paper postulates, though citations, that there is a lot yet to be done for total equality and a hope for that future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper on this tiny African country located in the 'bulge' of Africa. The writer discusses the country's history, ethnic, and economic background as well as the recent political unrest which has plagued the country. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing an overview of Zaire, its history and social background and recent political developments. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper describes Algeria's history and its eventual independence. The current state of the nation is noted but the focus of the paper concerns the ultimate success of the Fifth Republic and why the Fourth Republic was unable to resolve the situation. Both Mitterrand and deGualle are discussed in terms of leadership ability. ...

This 15 page paper discusses French colonial policy as applied toward the Berbers of Morocco and compared to the policy France adopted relating to the Arabs. The report includes a brief history of the Berbers, examples of the French attitude regarding the Berbers, and French and Arab relations. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper that compares the autobiographies of Benjamin Franklin and Olaudah Equiano. This paper considers the way in which each many writes about their cultures, society considerations, and difficult problems in America and Africa. Franklin's authobiography is set in the context of U.S. history, while Equiano's is based in the historical perspective of ...

An 8 page overview of the cultural underpinnings of body piercing and tattoos. The writer provides a brief history, health aspects, and negative and positive concepts about the latest form of body expression. The author argues that these forms of expression are more or less safer than breast implants and more acceptable forms of body ...

The Xhosa speaking nation in South Africa is second only to the Zulus in numbers. This 11 page report describes their location, society, history, culture, tradition, family life, etc.; The writer also covers historical tensions occurring between the Xhosa people and Europeans who came to the Cape. It is argued that the Xhosas' own ...

This 6 page paper discusses Ethiopia's history, it politics and political parties and some of the challenges it faces. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides historical information about the Apartheid that existed in South Africa. Its beginnings as well as how it ended is included in this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page research paper that offers 4 short essays on 4 aspects of African history. The writer looks at the impact of Christianity and Islam on the Africa; role of western education; role of women and the role of the environment in shaping African history. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 6 page research paper that focuses on the role played by the gold industry in South African history. The writer discusses this in terms of the Boar War and apartheid. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page history of this decade-long civil war. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

African nations have had an interesting, colorful and often chaotic history since obtaining independence from their colonial 'masters'. Nigeria is certainly no exception. This 11 page paper provides an overview of the factors that influenced Nigeria's social and political history. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page analysis of the historical colonization of Ghana, the effects of decolonization affecting the nation today, and how that history should and should not be applied to decolonization practices as proposed by modern-day philosophers. The paper discusses the problems being experienced by the lower classes and how the philosophers suggest changing that problem ...

An 8 page overview of the ancient history of Mali. This paper introduces Mali from the point of its origin in the thirteenth century and traces its history through its disintegration in the fifteenth century. Bibliography lists sources.

An 11 page paper that begins by reporting the current government does not really have an economic policy. The essay then reports the history, demographics and type of government, economic history from slavery forward, and a discussion of oil and its effects on politics, the economy and the people. The essay ends with a brief ...