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Developments in Africa by: Maia And Malak - Coggle Diagram
Developments in Africa
by: Maia And Malak
Mali
Most powerful state during the 12th century
Connected Trade between North Africa and Arabia
This helped the gold trade thrive
The founding ruler was muslim so he had connections with the Arab and north African merchants
Claimed the land when Ghana was weakened during war and became the most powerful out of the 7 states that arose after the war
Ghana
Western Africa
400s - 1100s
Traded Gold and Ivory
Nestled between the Sahara and tropical forests
Zimbabwe
Very powerful between 12th - 15th century
Wealthy because they taxed gold
Built 'Zimbabwe's' out of stone
Capital was "Great Zimbabwe" surrounded by a large stone wall
Ethiopia
Used to be called the kingdom of Axum
Known for its carved rock architecture
Two main religions were islam and christianity
Believed in Spirits
The Hausa kingdom
what is now Nigeria
the Hausa formed 7 states and all 7 states were situated near areas that grew cotton well
although the region lacked access to the sea to trade and meet people they benefited from the saharan trade instead
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Arabs used Camels instead of Horses
This route was used to trade lots of gold
This made western countries really rich
Gold, Ivory, Slaves
Slavery was an issue
Chattel: slaves were the legal property of the owner
Domestic: slaves served as cooks, cleaners, or other household workers
Debt bondage: people became slaves, sometimes through mutual agreement, to repay debt
Indian Ocean Trade route
Africans sold ivory, gold, slaves
Arabs sold tortoise shells, peacock feathers, rhino horns
Africans could receive trade from China