1. By: Charisse Pagnozzi Class of 2018
Chapter 13: Kingdoms and states of Medieval Africa Lesson 1: African society and culture
By: Charisse Pagnozzi Class of 2018

2. Social Women Men Lineage based on the mother
respected for their work (having children, increasing size of lineage group)
Could inherit property
Could hold social/political leadership roles
Men
didn’t know the link between sex and birth
Often expected to move into wives houses
Lineage based on the mother

3. Political Fortified villages, often grew into larger communities
Tribes ruled by chiefs
Empires ruled by kings

4. Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
Disease (malaria) introduced

5. Culture Religions included, Hinduism and Buddhism
Art, stories, and music used to serve religion
Dance used to communicate with spirts
Stories, told by griots, kept the history of people alive

6. Economy
Relied mostly on trade
Gold and salt