It was funded through the united states agency for international development usaid and will serve as a contact point for the us governments trade for african development enterprise trade initiative in the region. A west african trading empire by amanda roth on prezi. Kumbisaleh was ghanas capital and was an important city along the transsaharan trade. Find the corresponding video lessons with this companion course. The kingdom of ghana meaning warrior king was founded around the year 750. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, teacher answers, guiding discussion questions, all student handouts and activities are included in this critical thinking lesson. Covers african civilizations including egypt, kush, ghana, mali, carthage, the. The download includes an engaging powerpoint on the most powerful african empires from 3001600. Why was salt more important than gold to the west africans. Ghanawest african trading empire study guide 15 terms. Ppt kingdoms of africa powerpoint presentation free to. The people of ghana used their ability to make iron swords, spears and lances to subdue neighboring people and to gain control over west africas main trade routes.
To what extent did transsaharan trade lead to ghanas wealth and success. These wonderful, visually engaging slides cover the empires of axum aksum, ghana, mali, great zimbabwe, songhai, and more. Ppt empires of west africa powerpoint presentation. This presentation on the empire of ghana was created for the 7th graders at kipp sf bay academy. Mughal and china grew as commercial and cultural centers along trade routes. A west african trade hub for global competitiveness has been opened in accra. Ancient ghana did greatly benefit from the start of the transsaharan trade system, but it all didnt matter in the end, because gold wont fix a drought. It was situated between the sahara and the headwaters of the senegal and niger rivers, in an area that now comprises southeastern mauritania and part of mali. Its location at the edge of the sahara meant it controlled the best trade routes. Empires risein west africa, there were three great empires. Ghanas government and military arab scholars described ghana as a fabled land of gold. In this unit, youll learn about the kingdoms and culture of west africa.
The mali empire had many profound cultural influences on west africa allowing the spread of its language, laws and customs along the niger river. The perpetual prosperity pumps service learning project was most beneficial. In this complete lesson from inspired educators, students explore the importance of the west african empires of ghana, mali, and songhai. To the south of ghana was the forest and to the north. The ghana a west african trading empire chapter of this tci history alive. Nestled in between fertile crop lands and a large producing salt mine in taghaza, ghana was the wealthiest empire in the west. The empire was founded by sundiata keita and became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially mansa musa i. Kingdoms of medieval africa ghana, a west africa trading empire. Using your notes from this packet complete the following outline. It was situated between the sahara and the headwaters of the senegal.
One reason ghana grew was that it was located at a major crossroads of trade. The main trading items included crops, ivory, incenses. Empires in africa ghana, mali and songhay and asia byzantine, ottoman, mughal and china grew as commercial and cultural centers along trade routes. Ghana, mali, and songhai kingdom of ghana western africa, located on the senegal river emerged in 500 a. World connections companion course helps students learn the essential. Beautiful powerpoint presentation on powerful african empires with. Also, the growing population that had resulted by the trading didnt help the already present strain. The trading city oftimbuktu, on the niger river, was a vital center of islamic learning under both mali and songhai rule.
Games about west african trade kingdoms, other west african trade centers and african history these cover more topics than what we. To the south of ghana was the forest and to the north lay the vast sahara desert. West african empire of mali medieval africa ap world history, history facts, history. Empires in africa ghana, mali and songhay and asia byzantine, ottoman. These wonderful, visually engaging slides cover all of the following and more. It developed in the region between the senegal and niger rivers. The niger river valley was also relatively good for farming. Kingdom of ghana lasted from sometime before 500 c. Through the control of the gold trade collected taxes on the goods that passed through the kingdom. All the slides are editable so you can adjust your presentation as you see fit. Gold and saltthe exchange of goodsthe decline of ghana and the rise of mali. Queen mother nana yaa asantewaa of west africas ashanti empire yaa. In the last chapter, you learned how west african societies developed into king doms and empires. But than many muslim people settled in west africa towns and became a merchant and ghana made wealthy and powerful but by the year of 100, ghana empire dominated between west africa and north africa.
Empire of ancient ghana ghana homepage, resource for. A west african trading empire the kingdom of ghana lasted from 500 c. It had a sweeping trade network and became a major center for islamic. In this chapter, you will learn more about the role of trade as you explore ghana, the first of west africas empires. For the medieval west african kingdoms of mali and songhai, the rise and fall of power involved conquest, warfare and patterns of trade. List two things that you found interesting in this piece about the ghana empire. The ghana a west african trading empire chapter of this history alive. A west african trading empire ha the early west african societies of ghana, mali, and songhai all created empires that gained much of their wealth from trade. In addition, religion played an important role in the spreading of west african culture, promoting interaction, improving government, and unifying the empire.
Make sure to site any additional resources that you use if any at the bottom of your chart using mla. In this chapter we will explore the kingdom of ghana and learn about the role of trade in the rise of west african kingdoms. Its believed that the people of ghana were farmers called the soninke. It left an extensive architectural and engineering legacy. Sunni ali was a great warrior that built a powerful army to break away from mali and form which west african. The kingdom of ghana existed around 500 to 1200s ce. Under each category, fill in the information pertaining to the kingdoms trading accomplishments, government, culture, and downfall. Around the camel, draw or list three products a north african trader might bring to trade in west africa. West african empires traditional trading economies a. Ghana a west african trading empire chapter with which you need help. What caused the rise and fall of the west african kingdoms. Topics of studyghanas government and militarytrade. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Traders paid taxes to ghana on goods they sold and bought.
Gold salt why it was valuable to west africans where it came from section 6 list and describe two reasons why the kingdom of ghana declined. Kingdoms of medieval africa ghana, a west africa trading. Traders paid taxes when they entered and exit ghana. With the abundant gold mines and many other resources in the west african territories, ghana and mali dominated trade routes spreading across the sahara. The adoptafamily program by perpetual prosperity pumps foundation a bottom up approach to eradicating poverty 2. The state of takrur to the west had already adopted islam as its official religion and established closer trading ties with north africa. The early west african societies of ghana, mali, and songhai all created empires that gained much of their wealth from trade. The rise of west african empires a student essay hubpages. The empire of ghana was located in modern day senegal, mali, and mauritania. Ancient ghana was at the centre of trade in western africa.
May 27, 20 this is a beautiful powerpoint presentation that covers the most powerful african empires from 3001600. The medieval world and beyond companion course helps students learn the essential lessons associated with ghanas. The kingdom arose from the sahel of africa and spread to the valley between the senegal and niger rivers. Kurufa was a medieval west african state of the mandinka from c. The crossroads led to many different parts of africa such as the desert and even to the east coast.
Competition for wealth and the desire for independence from more powerful kingdoms shaped west african societies. P ro c essing north african trader wangaran gold miner king of ghana cut out the figures below and tape them in your notebook. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ghana was a wealthy and powerful trade state by 500 ad. People needed it o flavor food, to preserve meat, and to maintain good health. It was a trading empire in the area of northern ethiopia and eritrea, and existed approximately from 100 to. Berber introduction ghana was the first great trading empire in west africa. Parents, children, and close relatives for a long time, west african people lived as huntergatherers eventually people began to develop new technologies and advanced cultures. Ghana was located in the midway between saharan salt mines and tropical gold mines caravans of muslim merchants brought goods, which ghanaian people exchanged for gold trade conducted via the silent trade muslims brought their religion to the people of ghana mali mansa musa devout muslim king bases legal and justice system on the quran makes hajj to mecca, but stops in egypt first gives egypt so much gold that the value of gold declines for 10 straight years traveled with 12,000 servants. Around the wangarans basket, draw or list three products the people of the southern forest areas might bring to trade with the north african traders.
Ghana was the first great trading empire in west africa and several factors contributed to its growth. Lesson 2 kingdoms and states of africa keynotepowerpoint 25 slides teache. Mansa musa, the 14th century african king of the mali empire, is widely. Ghana, first of the great medieval trading empires of western africa fl. This is a 18 slide, highly animated, power point presentation on the kingdoms of medieval africa. Gold and salt west africa was rich in gold, but didn t have salt. Ppt what made the west african empires of ghana, mali.
The empire of mali endured from the early th century to the late 15th century. Trade in ancient west africa trading gold for salt. So people from the forest region of west africa sold gold in exchange for salt. Caravans of camel riding merchants from north africa crossed the sahara beginning in the seventh century of the common era. A 10 week unit 10 lessons examining america and africa along with two. The empires of ghana, mali, and songhai people in early west africa lived as an extended family in one household extended family. Salt and gold were the basis of west african trade. The empires of ghana, mali the empires of ghana, mali ghana gold for salt transsaharan trade was based on 2 main products.
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