1. 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

2. 4. Economy a. Non Skilled labor -Hunters -Miners -farmers
b. Wealth of Zimbabwe
-success of miners
and hunters
-Trade with Swahili
city-states

3. 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