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African Kingdoms and Empires: Rise and Influence from 800-1450

Explore powerful kingdoms in Africa from 800-1450, including Ghana, Mali, and Ethiopia. Witness the rich history of trans-Saharan trade, Islamic influence, and cultural blends along the Swahili Coast. Discover the rise and decline of empires in Southern Africa, like Great Zimbabwe.

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African Kingdoms and Empires: Rise and Influence from 800-1450

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  1. African Kingdoms and Empires 800-1450

  2. Ghana • Located in W. Africa • Rose to power after 750 • Grew rich from trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt • Expanded into an empire

  3. Conquered by North Africans in 1076 who wanted to… A) take over trade routes B) spread Islam • Influenced later West African kingdoms

  4. Mali • Also located in W. Africa • Rose to power around 1200 AD following Ghana’s decline • By 1240, it had gained control of the gold-salt trade

  5. The Great Mosque at Djenne

  6. Minaret made of mud

  7. “So abundant is the gold which is found in his country that he is the richest and most noble king in all the land.”

  8. Ethiopia • 1st kingdom in the region was Axum, established in 1st century BC • Christianity was introduced from Egypt in 300’s • Became isolated after rise of Islam in 600’s

  9. The Swahili Coast • City-states along the coast of the Indian Ocean became wealthy through sea trade

  10. Islam was established by migrants from Arabia • Arab and African traditions blended to create a new Swahili culture

  11. Southern Africa • Remained relatively isolated until the arrival of Europeans in the 1400’s • Rich in mineral resources • Great Zimbabwe shipped gold to the coast and became the center of an extensive empire

  12. Ruins of Great Zimbabwe

  13. Walls of Great Zimbabwe

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