Medieval Africa. Section 1: Introduction Kingdoms of Wealth and Power.

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Medieval Africa

Section 1: Introduction Kingdoms of Wealth and Power

3 Kingdoms of Wealth and Power Around the World Medieval civilizations circa 1300

4 Ghana and Mali: Kingdoms of Wealth and Power Kingdom of Ghana: 700–1070 Kingdom of Mali: 1235–1490s Great wealth and power

5 Modern and Medieval Locations in Africa Ghana and Mali

6 The Wealth of Ghana and Mali Al-Fazari, geographer King of Ghana “The richest king on the face of the earth.” Ibn al-Fakih “Gold grows in the sand like carrots do and is plucked at sunrise.”

Section 2: Geography is a Key Source of Wealth and Power

8 Geography as a Key Source of Wealth and Power What makes a nation rich or powerful? How does geography affect wealth and power?

9 Location as a Source of Wealth and Power The Atlantic Ocean Ghana and Mali inland Wealth and power

10 The Savanna: Where Ghana and Mali Were Located Savanna, or grasslands region Good farmland North: Sahara desert South: forest region