Great Zimbabwe I. Way of Life 1. Protected by 30 ft stone wall 2. Gold and Ivory trade 3. Government & Religion closely tied a. King = God b. Healthy King = healthy Zimbabwe c. Sick King = disaster www.geographia.com/zimbabwe/
4. Economy a. Non Skilled labor -Hunters -Miners -farmers b. Wealth of Zimbabwe -success of miners and hunters -Trade with Swahili city-states
II. Change and Decline 1. Attacks by Portuguese a. Conquer Swahilis -destroy trade b. Political fights between ruling clans c. Zulu tribes attack and take over www.fecca.org.au/.../Countries/Zimbabwe.html