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African Trading Civilizations: Ghana, Mali, Songhai

African Trading Civilizations: Ghana, Mali, Songhai. African Kingdoms. All major African kingdoms controlled important trade routes and were very advanced long….. before European contact. Ghana, Mali, & Songhai. All existed at different times.

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African Trading Civilizations: Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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  1. African Trading Civilizations:Ghana, Mali, Songhai

  2. African Kingdoms • All major African kingdoms controlled important trade routes and were very advanced long….. before European contact.

  3. Ghana, Mali, & Songhai • All existed at different times. • All three civilizations prospered due to the Gold and salttrade. • All developed in West Africa • All had artwork which included gold, bronze, and clay sculptures.

  4. Empire of Ghanac800-c1100 • Eventually converted to Islam. (Cultural Diffusion) • Conquered by Almoravids in the 11th century

  5. People move from place to place Trade Warfare Cultural diffusion is the spreading of ideas to new regions. Examples: Christmas traditions, foods, religions How does culture diffusion happen?

  6. Empire of Malic1200-c1450 • Islamic Kingdom • Rose in power after Ghana’s demise • Greatest leader was Mansa Musa • He expanded the empire to nearly twice the size of Ghana. • Timbuktu became a very prominent “LEARNING CENTER”

  7. Mansa Musa • Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa. • He made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca and established trade routes to the Middle East. (demonstrates what taking place?)

  8. Empire of Songhaic1450-c1600 • Islamic Kingdom • Songhai came into power as the Empire of Mali weakened • Timbuktu continued to be a great cultural and learning center. • They were conquered by the Moroccans with the use of gunpowder and cannons.

  9. Empire of Kushc750BC – 200AD • Northeast Africa • Conquered Egypt and ruled large empire for 80 years • Learned to make iron weapons and tools (cultural diffusion) • Used iron ore deposits to support large iron industry • Located along major trade routes.

  10. Empire of Axumc200AD-c700AD • Grew in power as the Empire of Kush declined • Blended Arab and African cultures • Present day Ethiopia • Became a Christian Kingdom in 324 AD • Located along major trade routes.

  11. In order for towns and cities to develop there must be a surplus of food? Why? • This allows people to specialize in production of different items. • They would then trade these goods for the food they need.

  12. In Africa, there is a great diversity of geography. How did this influence cultural diffusion? • Deserts • Mountains • Rivers • Rain Forests • This made it hard to travel • Led to less cultural diffusion • This led to great cultural diversity

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