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Kingdoms of Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

Kingdoms of Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Ms. Hunt Unit 3 RMS 2011- 2012. Agenda: Tuesday, October 25 th , 2011.

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Kingdoms of Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

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  1. Kingdoms of Africa:Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Ms. Hunt Unit 3 RMS 2011- 2012

  2. Agenda: Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 • OBJ: To analyze how the ancient societies of Africa influenced the development of the powerful kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai by creating a diamond foldable for each kingdom. • 1. Journal • 2. Notes- Kingdoms of Africa • 3. Empires of the World- Diamond Foldable • HW: Review notes for 10 minutes • Have Diamond Foldable EVERDAY in class!!!!!!!!!

  3. Journal: Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 • From your knowledge of African geography, what means of travel do you think African Empires used to create economies? • Also, what types of resources do you think were available for the people of Africa to use for their economy and personal use?

  4. Kingdom of Ghana Western Africa, located on the Senegal River Emerged in 500 A.D. 1st Great Traders of West Africa Gold and Salt trade Farming communities throughout nation Strong rulers, no laws to govern with Rulers acted as religious leader, judge, and military commander as well Well trained army to protect Kingdom Vast wealth- resources of gold, silver, and iron ore

  5. Ghana Continued Traded gold and salt but also cloth and weapons Berbers- traders whom carried the products across the desert Camels used About 3 miles per hours, about 60 days to reach destination Spread of Islamic ideas through trade Literacy grew- study of the Qu’ran

  6. Empire of Ghana King collected taxes on all goods traded Usually took tax payments as gold or salt blocks King controlled/ owned all gold Preventing it from losing its value you at market Type of economy- Government Controlled! Elaborate dress for the wealthy 800 A.D.- reached empire status Smaller rulers left in place over territories Like a bureaucracy Independent rulers pay tax = freedom of state

  7. End of Ghana Lived in luxury for hundreds of years Weakened by war Collapsed in the 1200’s Invasion

  8. Kingdom of Mali 12th Century Defeated Ghana, captured capital 1240 Extended from Atlantic Coast to Timbuktu Wealth came from gold and salt trade Each village had its own ruler Ruler governed and sent money to the king of Mali

  9. Mansa Meaning “ruler” Major Ruler- Sundiata provided wealth and power to empire re-organized government Capital- Niani moved government westward provided more trading posts

  10. Mansa Musa Powerful king, 1312- 1337 Extended kingdom (double the size) Strong central govt., kingdom divided into provinces Timbuktu- Islamic learning center Pilgrimage to Mecca, wanted education in Mali Built mosques and libraries Civil War, 1359 divided Mali, beginning of the end

  11. Kingdom of Songhai Niger River Valley Land very fertile (yearly flooding) Islamic kingdom Benefited from Muslim trade routes Askia the Great- expanded the kingdom, 1464 Cities- Timbuktu and Jenne Created a professional army Gave total control of trade routes to Songhai Ruled for over 30 years

  12. Songhai Continued Muhammad Ture- Golden Age ruler Expansion, peaceful and secure time After his reign entered into a decline By 1600- Songhai completely declined Lacked modern weapons Overthrown finally by North African armies

  13. Empires of the World- Diamond Foldable • Each pair of students should have 3 sheets of paper, 1 set of scissors, and 1 glue stick. • Follow Ms. Hunt’s folding directions • Fill in, using your notes, all information that belongs in the diamonds: • Top- Name of Kingdom and illustration to represent their achievements • Left- Location (geography, description of territory) • Right- Important people and places • Bottom- Accomplishments • Be sure to decorate each diamond so it relates to the Empire it contains notes on. • You have until the end of class to finish your diamond foldable.

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