Africa

1. Africa or Lasted for 800 years untilthe Muslims took over. Aksum Axum This area is known as the Ethiopian Highlands Zimbabwe • This is a STELE that is a stone pillar that was built to celebrate Aksum’s achievements. • It is still standing today • The kingdom of Aksum surrounds modern day Ethiopia • Aksum became strong because of a strong ruler named Enzana • He conquered many lands and expanded his empire. • People who live in Aksum are called Aksumites. • King Enzana is important because he converted to Christianity * Capital = Aksum is a Christian kingdom

2. West African Kingdoms Ghana Songhai Mali • After Mali declined, people broke away and formed a new civilization near the _______________ river. • Two great rulers named: • 1. _____________________ • 2. _____________________ • __________________ captured the city of _______________________. • ____________________ was an excellent administrator. He set up an efficient _______ _______________ and chose __________ officials. • Later they were taken over by the ___________________ who were fighting with guns. • Like ___________, Mali became wealthy because of ___________. • A man named ____________ __________ became the leader of Mali. He was a devout ______________. • Because of Mansa Musa, Mali grew to become _____________ the size of _______________. • The city of ________________ became a center of trade and learning because Mansa Musa ordered _________________ and ________________ to be built. • Timbuktu is the location of the _________ of __________. • Ghana is the land of ____________. • Two most important trading goods: 1. _____________ 2. _____________ • Gold came from the _____________ • Salt deposits were found in the ________________ desert. • This important trade of gold and salt took place on the ________-____________ trade. • The king was the only one allowed to keep gold ____________. This way the king could keep the price of gold high.