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East African Trading States

East African Trading States. East African Trading States. AXUM King conquered Nubia . Consisted of African farmers & traders. Diffused with Hebrews etc. Had own unique language – Geez Many goods were produced & traded – Triangular Trade involving Africa, India, and Mediterranean.

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East African Trading States

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  1. East African Trading States

  2. East African Trading States AXUM King conquered Nubia. Consisted of African farmers & traders. Diffused with Hebrews etc. Had own unique language – Geez Many goods were produced & traded – Triangular Trade involving Africa, India, and Mediterranean. Cultural Diffusion – Greek, Egyptians, Christianity, Islam.

  3. East African Trading States ETHIOPIA • Ancestors were from Axum. • Maintained their Independence. • Survival based on: • Unifying power of Christianity. • Protection provided by Geography – rugged mountains. • 1200’s King Lalibela had dozens of churches carved into mountains. • Developed new music – drums & dance. • Observed different religious laws – Christian/Jewish.

  4. EAST AFRICAN CITY-STATES • Cultural Diffusion – Traders & Merchants all over. • Muslim communities established. • Port Cities such as Mogadishu, Kilwa, and Sofala thrived off trade and created strong city-states. • Created a rich & varied mix of cultures. • New Language – Swahili. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qtf7M1s__w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnHPDp9-eNo

  5. GREAT ZIMBABWE • “Great Stone Buildings.” • Improved farming, mining, and iron methods. • Due to a large amount of resources, a massive trade network existed. • Had a God-King who ruled over a court but shared some power. • Had a Centralized Bureaucracy. • Decline was caused by overfarming, dwindling trade, and Civil Wars.

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