Focus 4/24 The majority of Africa's population resides in the grasslands known as the Savanna. In ancient Africa many kingdoms gained a great deal of.

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Focus 4/24 The majority of Africa's population resides in the grasslands known as the Savanna. In ancient Africa many kingdoms gained a great deal of wealth engaging in the salt and gold trade. The Kingdoms of Songhai, Ghana, and Mali all controlled key trade routes and built strong economic empires. Point for Discussion: Why did Africa find it difficult to engage in sea trade? Term to Know: reside Critical Lens: Salt and Gold built the economies of many West African kingdoms.

KINGDOMS OF WEST AFRICA

WEST AFRICA Desertification caused people to migrate west

WEST AFRICA Trans-Saharan Camel Caravans linked west and east Africa

WEST AFRICA Location of Ghana gave it control of Gold and Salt Trade in West Africa

WEST AFRICA Almoravids bring Islam to Ghana

WEST AFRICA Empire of Mali develops after fall of Ghana

WEST AFRICA Greatest Emperor of Mali was Mansa Musa

WEST AFRICA Mansa Musa strengthened Islam, increased education, and promoted trade in Mali.

WEST AFRICA Mansa Musa made Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca - showed devotion to Islam - created more trade - peaked interest in Mali

Mansa Musa’s Hajj

WEST AFRICA 1440 – City of Timbuktu becomes leading center of learning and culture and attracts people from around the world.

WEST AFRICA Location of West African Kingdoms allowed them to control key trade routes and benefit from Gold and Salt Islam became a prominent religion in West Africa West Africa excelled in education