Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: DEVELOPMENTS UNDER EL-KANEMI AND THE SHEHUS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Identify the major political, social and economic developments that took place in Bornu during the reign of El-Kanemi.

II.) Compare these with developments under Shehu Umar.

III.) Examine the implication of this for the survival or otherwise of the empire.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

DEVELOPMENTS UNDER EL-KANEMI AND THE SHEHUS

Major Developments during the Reign of El-Kanemi in Bornu

1. Consolidation of Power: El-Kanemi consolidated his authority by centralizing political control and strengthening the administrative apparatus of the Bornu Empire.
2. Expansion of Territory: El-Kanemi conducted military campaigns to expand the territorial boundaries of Bornu, reclaiming lost territories and incorporating neighboring regions under his rule.
3. Islamization: El-Kanemi promoted the spread of Islam and Islamic law (Sharia) throughout Bornu, establishing Islamic institutions, promoting Islamic education, and enforcing Islamic principles in society.
4. El-Kanemi implemented social reforms aimed at promoting justice, equality, and social cohesion within the empire.
5. Trade and Commerce: El-Kanemi revitalized trade routes and commercial networks, promoting economic growth and prosperity within Bornu.

Comparison with Shehu Umar

Political, Social, and Economic Developments:

1. Political Centralization: Both El-Kanemi and Shehu Umar sought to centralize political authority within Bornu, but their approaches differed. While El-Kanemi employed a more centralized and bureaucratic system of governance, Shehu Umar's reign was characterized by a decentralized and tribal-based administration.
2. Islamic Influence: Both rulers promoted Islamization and the spread of Islamic law, but El-Kanemi's efforts were more systematic and institutionalized compared to Shehu Umar's emphasis on Sufi mysticism and spiritual teachings.

Implications for the Survival of the Empire

The succession of weak rulers after Shehu Umar had profound implications for the survival of the Bornu Empire:

1. Weak rulers failed to maintain political stability and unity within Bornu, leading to internal divisions, power struggles, and rebellions that weakened the empire's cohesion and resilience.
2. Bornu faced increased pressure from external threats, including raids from nomadic groups and territorial encroachments by rival states.
3. The inability of weak rulers to implement effective economic policies and promote agricultural development resulted in economic decline and stagnation within Bornu, exacerbating social unrest and discontent among the population.

EVALUATION: I. Identify 5 major developments that took place in Bornu during the reign of El-kanemi.

II. Compare El-kanemi and Shehu Umar.

III. Mention 3 implications of the development for the survival of the empire.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively