Ghana

#10 Taken over by soon to be Mali Empire.

#9 King lost the trading monopoly this lead to decay.

#8  12 th century sheep, cows and goats were abundant in the region.

#7  The king of Ghana acted “God like”.

#6  Kubmi Saleh was the capital.

#5 The drought was beginning to have a long term effect on the land and its ability to sustain cattle.

#4 They were suffering from drought, looking for new territory.

#3  The power came from gold and salt.

#2  Muslims brought their technology and language.

#1  Started in 800 AD

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#10 Mali at its largest was 2,000 kilometers wide taking in old Ghana.

#9 A combination of weak and ineffective rulers and increasingly aggressive raids by Mossi neighbors and Tuareg Berbers reduced the power of Mali.

#8 The court of Mali converted to Islam after Sundiata.

#7 The relationship between the Mansas of Mali and the people who worked on fields is noting.

#6 The rulers received taxes from the miners forms of gold.

#5 Muslim scribes played an important role in government and administration.

#4 Sundiata is the founder of Mali.

#3 The greatest ruler of Mali was Mansa Musa.

#2 Sundiata took Timbuktu from the Tuareg, making it a city focused on trade and scholarship.

#1 Mansa Musa showed his devotion to Islam by making the pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Developed on the fertile region at the bend of the Niger River.  This allows the people of Songhay to have a good farming land

The Mossi refused to convert to Islam.  This shows the trust to their religion

 Government of Askiya Dynasty was more centralized. developed the Gov. system

 Brought Trade routes and wealthy Elites  $ Made the kingdom wealthy and prosperous.$

Traditions include religion persevered, sacred drums, sacred fire, old types of costume and hairstyles  This keeps old traditions alive

Trade of gold, kola nuts and slaves were the main exports and textiles, horses, salt and luxury goods are the main exports.  This makes it easier to gain trust

 Moccan Army invaded and won but soon the empire split up, with Bmbara Kingdom of Segu

 Wealth & power was also undermined by environmental change, causing drought and diseases.  Decline in population

 Askia Muhammad made pligrimage to Mecca that led to stronger ties with the Muslim world.  Made the Kingdom stronger

 Sonni Ali the Greats military consisted of a Calvary of expert horsemen