Exploring the Culture and Kingdoms of West Africa

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Exploring the Culture and Kingdoms of West Africa 7th Grade History Ms. Thomas Bancroft Middle School

Two kingdoms developed during 500-1600 C.E. Family based communities developed into villages and grew into a city and became part of a kingdom.

Ghana’s Important Details Best known as a trading empire The Gold-Salt trade: two items that were in high demand N. Africans wanted gold from the forest region People in the forest wanted salt Ghana’s people taxed as they traded through their land.

Ghana’s Trading Cycle What two items were in high demand? Clue: follow the arrows

Mali’s Important Details Ghana’s empire fell after many years and Mali developed Mali took over the trade business The Trans-Saharan trade brought Islam to Ghana Their leader was Mansa Musa

What religion did the Trans-Saharan bring to Mali? Question 1 What religion did the Trans-Saharan bring to Mali? Islam Judaism Christianity

You’re a true Historian! Correct You’re a true Historian!

What was Mali’s rulers name? Question 2 What was Mali’s rulers name? Mansa Musa

You’re a true Historian! Correct You’re a true Historian!

What two items did the people of Ghana trade? Question 3 What two items did the people of Ghana trade?

You’re a true Historian! Correct You’re a true Historian!

References: History Alive: The Medieval World and Beyond Unit 3 Go to my website

The End, but a new beginning to continue to explore…..

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