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The Golden Empires of Africa: Axum, Zimbabwe, and the West African Kingdoms

Discover the rich history of Africa's great kingdoms. Axum, situated in the Ethiopian Highlands, became a prominent Christian kingdom. Near the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers, Zimbabwe thrived in the gold and ivory trade, with its capital at Great Zimbabwe. The West African Kingdoms, including the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires, flourished near the Niger River and Sahara, amassing wealth from gold and salt trade. Renowned leader Mansa Musa transformed Timbuktu into a center of trade and learning, solidifying its place in history.

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The Golden Empires of Africa: Axum, Zimbabwe, and the West African Kingdoms

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  1. African Kingdoms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvnU0v6hcUo&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

  2. Axum • Located in the Ethiopian Highlands and the Nile River • Became a Christian Kingdom

  3. Zimbabwe • Located close to the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers and the Indian ocean coast. • Active in the gold and ivory trade of East Africa • City of “ Great Zimbabwe” was their capital.

  4. West African Kingdoms • Made up of the Ghana, Mali and Songai Empires • Located near the Niger River and the Sahara • Big on trade • Wealth comes from trading gold and salt • City of Timbuktu was center of trade and learning in the area • Islamic

  5. Mansa Musa • Leader of the Mali Kingdoms • Strong military leader • Devout Muslim • Hajj • Made Timbuktu center of learning • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TWOIkEygWM&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

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