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A tightly centralized Bantu kingdom and Congolese state that developed a central government and actively participated in trade networks.

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The Kingdom of Congo

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Known as the “lion prince”, he created the Mali empire in the 13th century, created alliances with local rulers, became known for his courage in battle, and developed a large army consisting mostly of cavalry.

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Sundiata

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Grand-nephew to Sundiata and the ruler of Mali during its high point, this man cemented the importance of trade and Islam in west Africa through his pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Mansa Musa

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Khoi; increased agriculture production, rising population, pressure for migration resulted from this

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Cattle raising

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From South East Asia; entered Africa from Indian Ocean; Madagascar 300 to 500 CE; mainland; Bantu 500 CE; food supply, enriched diets, expansion.

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Bananas

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Early Bantu government; village council of men; chief; group of villages is a district

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Kinship society

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Represented settlement when it dealt with neighboring people.

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Village chiefs

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Main foundations for social and economic organization in small agricultural societies.

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Extended families

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Most people didn’t recognize private land ownership in sub-Sahara led to_______________.

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Communal land rights

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Agriculture

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The advancement of this set the platform for urbanization and cities to grow

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Salt

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Was as valuable as gold because it preserved meats while traveling across the sahara

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mosques

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Muslim place of worship

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Swahili

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City that thrived off trade and reflected Persian and Arab trade even devising a language with relatively similar to called bantu

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Ethnic loyalties

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Often seen within Kinship groups where people of a certain kinship are loyal to their tribe and roots

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Traditions in which people passed knowlege, songs, stories, etc on through to the next generation through only vocal transmission

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Oral traditions

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What technology was discovered and widely used, involving metal working and led to tools, building materials and weapons?

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Iron metallurgy

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What technology was helpful to travelers across the Sahara who used camels and needed a way to transport goods a long way?

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Camel saddles

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What material is common in elephants tusks and was a common trade item in Zimbabwe, controlled by the kings? P.s. Very valuable

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Ivory

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This was the control, ownership, or public service to one or more people in payment or caused by: captives of war; debt; criminals. Were sold or used in agricultural use. High in demand from Europe

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Human slaves in Africa

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The Kingdom of Ghana

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principal state of west africa at the time of muslim arrival, notable for gold trade, capital at Koumbi-Saleh

Lennemann

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Mali Empire

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followed kingdom of ghana, built by Sundiata in 1253, encouraged islam, led by mansa musa during high point

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Songhay Empire

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followed mali empire, kept tradition of muslim centralized government

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Koumbi-Saleh

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Wealthy Capital city of Ghana that supported a large number of Quadis and Muslim scholars

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From 1200-1400 controlled and taxed almost all trade passing through west Africa

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Mali empire

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One of the busiest city-states on the east African coast, and also grew rapidly with trade from other regions of Africa and even the Muslim world.
Kilwa McLeese
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Great Zimbabwe
interior of east africa, name refers to dwelling of a chief, city with stone walls, taxed trade in region Lennemann
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Kingdom of Axum
south of egypt in ethiopia, christian, royals converted around same time as constantine, managed to stay christian until 1974 Lennemann
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Great Zimbabwe McLeese
Situated between the Zambesi and Limpopo rivers, It boasted palaces and public buildings that helped it serve as the capital of the kingdom
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Early Bantu city that developed as a center of iron production and trade and was the early crossroad for trade in Western Africa
Jenne-Jeno McLeese
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Swahili city-states
Chiefs gained power through taxing trade Ports developed into city-states Kaster
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Kongo
Villages > Small States > Principalities > Kongo Centralized government reigned until 17th century Kaster
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Chiefdoms
Africans organized military and populations grew Chiefs conquered outside of family groups Ife and Benin Kaster
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Kinship groups
Communities claimed rights to land Village split the land among its members Kaster
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Mali
Controlled most trade through west Africa Lots of trade between Mali and north Africa Capital in Niani Declined from factions and nomadic raids Kaster
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A term referring to the trade in Africa that typically included long trips using camels to transport goods.
Trans-Saharan Trade Landon Ginther
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Society in which social status and rank is determined by your ancestors, typically used throughout early African societies.
Kin-Based Society Landon Ginther
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Small kingdoms throughout Africa that were ruled by a single man, these small kingdoms were usually found in conflict fighting over land rights.
Cheifdoms Landon Ginther
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A belief similar to modern Christianity were African tribes believed in a single deity responsible for creating everything around them.
Creator God Landon Ginther
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A religion found in Africa based in Ethiopia, this religion came down into Africa from Portuguese Mariners.
Ethiopian Christianity Landon Ginther
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A term used for black slaves from the Swahili coast who worked under extremely harsh conditions in southern Mesopotamia.
The Zanj Steven Hutto
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One of the first kingdoms in North Africa where Christianity established a foot hold.
The Kingdom of Axum Steven Hutto
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"Kebra Negast"
14th-century account written in Ge'ez about the origins of the Solomonic line of the Emperors of Ethiopia. Henry Goeke
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Malagasy
The language of Madagascar from the Austronesian family of languages. Henry Goeke
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Gender Roles
Specific tasks and duties that were assigned to the appropriate sex. Henry Goeke
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Zanj Revolts
ad (869-883) was a black slave revolt against the abbasid caliphate. Occurred mainly in southern Iraq. Henry Goeke
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lesser deities
often associated with the sun, wind, rain, trees,rivers, and other natural features. These Gods had the power to intervene in human life. Many different types of sacrifices and prayers went to these Gods. Henry Goeke
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The capitol of russia
Moscow | William Loper
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Egypt
Country located on the mediterrain sea and that relied on the nile. William Loper
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Russia
Country located in Northern Europe and Asia and with the capitol of Moscow. William Loper
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Timbuktu
The cultural center of the Mali and Sanghay Empires Charlie McClain
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Cairo
Capitol city of Egypt | William Loper
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Saleh
Ghana's capital and center of trade. Gave great power to the Kingdom of Ghana. Charlie McClain
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Red Sea
An inlet of the Indian Ocean that lies between Africa and Asia- used for trade and conquest. Charlie McClain
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Adulis
a port used for trade located on the Red Sea Charlie McClain
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Ethiopia
An area in northeast Africa that had much christianity. Charlie McClain
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Middle-eastern city and Muslim capitol
Baghdad | William Loper
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What is the empire that was formed by Otto
Holy Roman Empire | Harrison Donnelly
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What is the hanseatic league
An a assosiatiom of trading cities and states | Harrison Donnelly
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What event occurred in 1060 in Spain
The reqonquista | Harrison Donnelly
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Who called up knight for the crusades
Pope urban ll | Harrison donnelly
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What event did leaf Ericsson make
The finding of Vinland and Americas | Harrison Donnelly
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What served as principal centers of Islamic education and scholarship?
Mosques Jake Sullivan
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What did African religion originally worship as its one true deity?
Creator God Jake Sullivan
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What were recognized as being associated with the sun, wind, rain, trees, rivers, and other natural features in African religion?
Lesser Deities Jake Sullivan
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Who had the power to mediate between humanity and supernatural beings in African culture?
Diviners Jake Sullivan
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Private land did not exist. Social positions were determined by kinship, age groupings, sex, and gender expectations. Rathmann
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What fictional work traced back the lineage of African culture to David and Solomon?
Kebra Negast Jake Sullivan
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This Mali city linked the eastern and western parts of the trans-Saharan trade route.
Gao Rathmann
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In 869 what city did the rebellious slaves capture under the command of Ali bin Muhammad.
Basra Rathmann
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What city was the most important city for early Christian thought, located in Egypt and was home to st. Augustine.
Alexandria Rathmann

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