Islam and trade impact on sub-Saharan African Civilizations Flashcards
Kingdom of Mali
established by Kangaba
trading state
Kingdom of Mali conversion
to Islam and spread of Islam throughout Africa
Kingdom of Mali boundaries
began from Timbuktu city and moved downstream along Niger River
Increasing control of river and cities along banks
travel and trade
Niger River
Kingdom of Mali
trade link West and North African trade routes
Government
Kingdom of Mali
held together by military power and trade
feudal states rules by King
“Mansa”- Sultan
most effective Kinds- Mansa Musa
Religion
Kingdom of Mali
blend of Islam and traditional African belief
Islamic Empire
Kingdom of Mali
large & structured government
King expand territory and influence
Songhai people
province of Mali –> stronger than Mali and emerged as next great power in Western Africa
First King- Sonni Ali
Songhai
conquered many neighboring states including Mali Empire
control of trade routes (Timbuktu)
created religious schools
built mosques
opened court to scolars and poets
Zimbabwe Kingdom
stone structures
capital city
trading center- part of trading network reaching China
Dahomey
West Africa economically prosperous because of slave trade with Europe (Dutch, Portuguese) coastal part- "The Slave Coast" distinct culture unusual traditions
Military
Dahomey
Female army system
beautiful women- sent to be wives of king
sick or unattractive women- executed
Human Sacrifices
Dahomey
holidays and special occasions
slaves & prisoners of war- sacrificed to Gods and ancestors
Slave trade
economic stability for Kingdom
human sacrifices caused decrease in number of export slaves
declared slave trade illegal- Kingdom disintegration
French took over
