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1-3 Bellringer

This overview explores the origins of slavery in West Africa, highlighting the diverse geographical features, such as the Sahara Desert and lush regions. The emergence of influential kingdoms like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai is examined, focusing on key figures like Mansa Musa and Askia Muhammad. The intertwining of Islam with traditional beliefs and the unique practices of slavery in West Africa, which differed significantly from American slavery, are discussed. Additionally, the transformation of trade routes by European explorers and the shift toward the slave trade is outlined.

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1-3 Bellringer

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  1. 1-3 Bellringer http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slavery/videos/origins-of-slavery

  2. The West Africans Chapter 1 Section 3

  3. West African Kingdoms • West Africa landscape is very diverse • Sahara Desert dominates the Northern Part • South of Desert is a savanna (grassland) • South of Savanna is a lush region • Natural Resources • Gold • Salt

  4. Ghana Earliest Kingdom in Africa Rose to Prominence around A.D. 800 Muslim influence in Africa due to caravan trading Supplied much of Gold for the Mediterranean Region Power weakened around A.D. 1200

  5. Mali Mansa Musa most famous ruler He increased role of Islam Helped lead to founding of a famous university in Timbuktu Mali weakened in 1332 with Death of Mansa Musa

  6. Songhai Emerges in mid 1400’s Askia Muhammad ruler 1468 they conquer Mali and its capitaland become most power kingdom in West Africa

  7. West African Life Spiritual beliefs varied; Islam mixed with Traditional beliefs Believed in spirits that could intervene in human affairs Land was shared by kinship networks Owning slaves or wives determined wealth not property

  8. Slavery in West Africa Slavery common in West Africa Slaves were those captured during war, criminals and people viewed as undesirable Slaves were mistreated and treated badly but system was different than that in America Slaves in West Africa usually adopted in families that bought them; could marry and their children were not born into slavery

  9. Slave Trade Portuguese set out to explore West Africa for gold; evolved into trading and then slave trade. Portuguese didn’t invent slave trade but expanded it. Forts set up to become trading centers starting in 1482 Slaves bought and sent to Europe, Madeira, Canary ,Azore Islands and America

  10. African Kingdoms

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