the trading kingdoms of west africa
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The Trading Kingdoms of West Africa. U.S. History. In the 1400’s…. As native American cultures were developing in North America…. And Europeans were experiencing the Renaissance…. M ajor kingdoms developed in Western Africa. Africa/ West Africa. Importance of Trade. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Trading Kingdoms of West AfricaU.S. History
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In the 1400’s… As native American cultures were
developing in North America…. And Europeans were experiencing the
Renaissance…. Major kingdoms developed in Western
Africa.
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Africa/ West Africa
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Importance of Trade Trade allows these
kingdoms to flourish. Use of camel,
instead of horse, allowed travel across the Sahara desert.
Salt, ivory, and gold were traded for various goods from Europe and Asia.
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Trade Routes of Western Africa
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Kingdoms of West Africa
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Ghana Lasted from 300-
1500 A.D. (most powerful around 800 A.D.)
Known as the “Land of Gold”…supplied gold to much of the Mediterranean region.
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Mali 1200-1500 A.D. Over time, took over
the Kingdom of Ghana Mansa Musa was a
powerful king who expanded the borders of Mali to include new trade routes.
Adopted and spread Islam.
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Mansa Musa
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Timbuktu Timbuktu was a
famous city in Mali Salt trade Known for
religious and cultural influence
Libraries, universities, arts
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Songhai Songhai conquered
Mali around 1468. Centered around the
Niger river. Timbuktu grew
stronger as a center of Islam and learning.
Eventually fell because it became too large to control.
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Slavery in Africa Slavery was common in Africa and
humans were used as items of trade. African rulers sold slaves to Arab traders Who were slaves?
People captured in war Criminals Other undesirable people
Was not as harsh as European slavery that came later.