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The Trading Kingdoms of West Africa

The Trading Kingdoms of West Africa. U.S. History. In the 1400’s…. As native American cultures were developing in North America…. And Europeans were experiencing the Renaissance…. M ajor kingdoms developed in Western Africa. Africa/ West Africa. Importance of Trade.

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The Trading Kingdoms of West Africa

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  1. The Trading Kingdoms of West Africa U.S. History

  2. In the 1400’s… • As native American cultures were developing in North America…. • And Europeans were experiencing the Renaissance…. • Major kingdoms developed in Western Africa.

  3. Africa/ West Africa

  4. Importance of Trade • Trade allows these kingdoms to flourish. • Use of camel, instead of horse, allowed travel across the Sahara desert. • Salt, ivory, and gold were traded for various goods from Europe and Asia.

  5. Trade Routes of Western Africa

  6. Kingdoms of West Africa

  7. Ghana • Lasted from 300-1500 A.D. (most powerful around 800 A.D.) • Known as the “Land of Gold”…supplied gold to much of the Mediterranean region.

  8. Mali • 1200-1500 A.D. • Over time, took over the Kingdom of Ghana • Mansa Musa was a powerful king who expanded the borders of Mali to include new trade routes. • Adopted and spread Islam.

  9. Mansa Musa

  10. Timbuktu • Timbuktu was a famous city in Mali • Salt trade • Known for religious and cultural influence • Libraries, universities, arts

  11. Songhai • Songhai conquered Mali around 1468. • Centered around the Niger river. • Timbuktu grew stronger as a center of Islam and learning. • Eventually fell because it became too large to control.

  12. Slavery in Africa • Slavery was common in Africa and humans were used as items of trade. • African rulers sold slaves to Arab traders • Who were slaves? • People captured in war • Criminals • Other undesirable people • Was not as harsh as European slavery that came later.

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