AP World Review: Video #23: West & East African Kingdoms

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AP World Review: Video #23: West & East African Kingdoms Everything You Need To Know About West & East African Kingdoms To Succeed In AP World www.APWorldReview.com

West Africa - Ghana Location: Between the Sahara and rain forests 5th century C.E. it was founded 8th - 11th centuries - peak Traded with Muslim traders Gold and Ivory in exchange for salt, copper, cloth, and tools King of Ghana ruled a centralized government Army with iron weapons

West Africa - Mali Founded after the decline of Ghana Founded by Sundiata Exiled from Mali, later returned in 1235 and became king 13th - 15th centuries - peak Timbuktu - major wealthy city Center of Islamic learning

Mali - Mansa Musa Grand-nephew of Sundiata Made a pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj) in 1324 Brought 100 camels, 1,000s of people, and an obscene amount of gold Inflation in Alexandria, Egypt After his pilgrimage, he established religious schools, built mosques, and encouraged religious learning By the late 15th century, Songhay took over as the major kingdom of West Africa

East Africa - Zimbabwe 12th - 15th centuries Location - modern day Zimbabwe and Mozambique Focused on agriculture, trade, and GOLD Traded with Swahili city-states, Persia, India, and China Wall of stone surrounded the capital, Great Zimbabwe 20,000 people lived there Overgrazing led to abandonment

Quick Recap Locations and dates for: Ghana, Mali Timbuktu Mansa Musa and Islam Zimbabwe

See You Back Here For Video #24: Sub-Saharan Societies Thanks for watching Best of luck!