How did the major empires of Africa rise and fall?

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How did the major empires of Africa rise and fall? Essential Question How did the major empires of Africa rise and fall?

Economics

Africa has: Gold

Africa wants: alt

Arabia has: alt

Arabia wants: Gold

Brain Snack . . . .

Ponder How much salt do you think it would take to equal the value of a pound of gold?

Salt, why salt? You need salt to live. We lose salt when we sweat. It’s hot in Africa. Therefore, they sweat and lose salt. Without it, they die.

Well, now how much would you pay? But wait, don’t’ answer yet, there’s more!

The Salt Trade Africans were willing to trade 1 pound of gold for 1 pound of salt. Arabians were willing to trade 1 pound of salt for 1 pound of gold. Both sides were happy!

The Trade Routes

Excuse me, may I buy some cheap salt? Big Desert I will trade my valuable salt for your “worthless” gold! Gold

Government

Brain Snack . . . .

Ponder Look at the location of Ghana on the following map. Why do you think it was built there?

Ghana Ghana was a powerful trading empire in Africa. Location between the gold and salt gave control over trade. The Niger River Valley was also relatively good for farming. But then…

Main Street (dividing line) African Side Muslim Side Main Street (dividing line)

Mali

Mali The empire of Mali rose as Ghana was falling. They largely accepted Islam as their religion instead of trying to hold to their old ways. They did adapt it to fit their own traditions.

Mansa Musa Mali’s greatest leader A strong follower of Islam Led a pilgrimage of 60,000 people to Mecca. This made Mali famous throughout the world.

Brain Snack . . . .

A dictator, assassinated by the Senators Julius Caesar A dictator, assassinated by the Senators 6 word memorials 25

Mansa Musa 6 word memorials 26

Things to Remember

Key Terms Savanna Salt Trade Mansa Musa Oral History

Main Ideas 1. The geography of the area around the Niger river greatly influenced the growth of Ghana and Mali. 2. Trade with the Islamic Empire led to great changes in Africa. 3. African history and culture was passed down largely through oral traditions.