The Nok Culture: History, Art, and Accomplishments
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Curipod generated lesson: "The history, art, and accomplishments of the Nok culture". #5-7
jgpollack
Updated 5 months ago
1. Slide
60 seconds
The Nok culture originated in the Nigerian region of West Africa around 1000 BCE to 500 CE The Nok culture was named after the village where its first artifacts were discovered in the early 20th century The Nok culture is known for its terracotta sculptures, which feature intricate details and highly developed realism The Nok culture is also renowned for its advanced ironworking, which allowed them to produce tools, weapons, and other items
The Nok Culture: History, Art, and Accomplishments
2. Poll
20 seconds
What is the Nok Culture named after?
- The village where it was discovered
- It biggest city
- Its greatest king
- The largest river in the kingdom
3. Slide
60 seconds
Their artwork provides evidence that challenged traditional notions of Africa as a place of primitivism and underdevelopment. Their agriculture was also far more advanced than other cultures of the time.
The Nok Culture: History, Art, and Accomplishments, continued
4. Poll
20 seconds
What does the Nok culture disprove?
- Human origins
- Africa as a place of underdevelopment.
- The all African Kingdoms were warlike
- African art was superior to Asia's
5. Word cloud
120 seconds
What was a major accomplishment of the Nok culture?
6. Slide
60 seconds
1000 BCE: The Nok culture emerges in northern Nigeria. 500 BCE: The Nok culture reaches its peak and produces some of its most impressive artworks and sculptures. 20th century: The first Nok artifacts are discovered in the village of Nok in Nigeria. Present day: The Nok culture's artwork continues to influence contemporary African artists and is recognized as a significant part of Africa's cultural heritage.
Timeline
7. Poll
20 seconds
When did the Nok Culture peak
- 1500 BCE
- 1000 BCE
- 500 BCE
- 500 CE
8. Slide
60 seconds
Nok culture: An ancient African civilization that flourished in the Nigerian region of West Africa from 500 BCE to 200 CE. Terracotta: A type of sculpture made from fired clay. Ironworking: The craft of designing and fabricating metal objects using tools such as hammers and anvils.
Concepts:
9. Poll
60 seconds
What do you think is the most impressive accomplishment of the Nok culture?
- Creating intricate sculptures
- Developing new irrigation techniques
- Developing a writing system
- Making pottery
10. Slide
60 seconds
The Nok culture is considered to be the earliest known civilization in West Africa The terracotta sculptures of the Nok culture are thought to represent leaders of their society The Nok culture had an advanced understanding of agriculture, which allowed them to produce a surplus of food
Fun facts:
11. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw / write: What are some of the accomplishments of the Nok culture that have impacted the world today?
12. Drawings
360 seconds
Draw / write: What are some of the artistic works of the Nok culture that have been preserved?
13. Open question
150 seconds
How have these accomplishments and artworks of the Nok culture impacted the way we view the world today?
14. Open question
330 seconds
What can we learn from the history of the Nok culture?
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