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Civilizations of Africa

Civilizations of Africa. Ghana, Mali, & Songhai. I. Empire of Ghana. 1. 1 st W. African Empire a. 300-1200 AD -Iron workers -Ruled by “44 Kings”. www.ghana.co.uk/history/history/ancient_ghana.htm. 2. Facts about Ghana. a. Wealth from gold, ivory &

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Civilizations of Africa

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  1. Civilizations of Africa Ghana, Mali, & Songhai

  2. I. Empire of Ghana 1. 1st W. African Empire a. 300-1200 AD -Iron workers -Ruled by “44 Kings”

  3. www.ghana.co.uk/history/history/ancient_ghana.htm 2. Facts about Ghana a. Wealth from gold, ivory & slaves -trade with Muslims for salt & copper -to keep food fresh b. Capital = Kumbi c. Strong Kings -strong army / iron weapons d. 1076 AD Ghana conquered -Almoravids -N. African Berber -Caused collapse of Ghana’s Empire

  4. II. Riches of Mali 1. Sundiata (1235 AD) a. Control Niger River b. Formed Mali Empire 2. People of Mali enjoyed: a. Gold, ivory, cotton & livestock 3. Capital=Timbuktu a. men & women -equal status 4. Mansa Munsa a. “Mali’s greatest King” -when he died: -Songhai took over www.geocities.com/.../9912/ancientmali.html

  5. III. The Songhai Empire www.answers.com/topic/songhai-empire 1. Largest African Empire a. Atlantic to Lake Chad b. Prosperous towns -crafts, business, law hospitals, religion 2. Sunni Ali a. King who increased territory -controlled Timbuktu 4. Askia Muhammad a. “Songhai’s greatest King” -fair taxes, schools, Islam to W. Africa, Timbuktu became “Athens of Africa”

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