1. African Empires Continued

2. Songhai Askia Muhammad- Set up a Muslim Empire.
Built schools and set up schools for students to study Islam.

3. Axum King Ezana: Conquered Nubia.
Established Christianity in Axum  strengthened ties with the Mediterranean world.
Port located on the Red Sea; allowed trade to prosper
Ivory, gold, spices
Passed on religion of Christianity to Ethiopia.

4. East Africa Extensive Trade network
Trade created a rich and varied mix of cultures
Monsoon winds carried sailing vessels.
Aided trade between East Africa and India

5. Khoisan People
Able to adapt to the harsh conditions of the Kalahari Desert
Did this by gathering roots and herbs and hunting small game.
“Hunting and Gathering”

6. African Tradition
Patrilineal Cultures- Important kinship and inheritance passed through the father
Matrilineal Cultures- Inheritance passed through the mother’s side of the family
Griots- West Africa; Professional poets who recited ancient stories; preserved traditions orally.