Developments in Africa Flashcards
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| 353136080 | Kush | An African state that developed along the upper reaches of the Nile c. 100 B.C.E.; conquered Egypt and ruled it for several centuries. | 0 | |
| 353136081 | Axum | Axum was a trading center and a powerful ancient kingdom in northern present-day Ethiopia. Converted to Christianity in 4th century. | 1 | |
| 353136082 | Swahili Coast | East African shores of the Indian Ocean between the Horn of Africa and the Zambezi River; from the Arabic sawahil, meaning 'shores.' Home to the Bantu speakers. | 2 | |
| 353136083 | Mansa Musa | this Mali king brought Mali to its peak of power and wealth from 1312 the 1337; he was the most powerful king in west africa. Built a capital at Timbuktu, became a sensation with his pilgrimage to Mecca. | 3 | |
| 353136084 | Sonni Ali | Rebel leader who captured Timbuktu and established the kingdom of Songhai. | 4 | |
| 353136085 | Oral literature | Literature not written down but passed from generation to generation through performance or word-of-mouth. | 5 | |
| 353136086 | Benin | a kingdom of the West African rain forest. Known for bronze sculpting. | 6 |