Chapter 18 Ap World History Flashcards

15056850373	Zanj Revolt	Was led by Ali ibn-Muhamad; 15,000 slaves revolt for 14 years until it it ceased by Abbasids. It was significant for demonstrating the influence of slaves	0
15056850374	Mansa Musa	Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa. He is significant because he made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca and established trade routes to the Middle East.	1
15056850375	Ibn Battuta	Morrocan Muslim scholar, the most widely traveled individual of his time. He was significant for writing a detailed account of his visits to Islamic lands from China to Spain and the western Sudan. His writings gave a glimpse into the world of that time period.	2
15056850376	Mali Empire	From 1235-1400, this was a strong empire of Western African. It is significant because they upheld a strong gold-salt trade.	3
15056850377	Ali ibn Muhammad	Was a rebel slave that organized 15,000 Zanj slaves in 869 to revolt from Abbasid. He was significant for showing that slaves are important	4
15056850378	age grade	the system found in small traditional cultures by which people belonging to a similar age group are categorized together and hold similar rights and obligations. It is significant because it established social ties.	5
15056850379	Solomonic Dynasty	A string of Ethiopian rulers who claimed descent from David in an attempt to add biblical authority to their rule. It is significant because it helped to add authority to their rule	6
15056850380	Kingdom of Ghana	West African empire from 700s to 1076. It is significant because it grew wealthy and powerful by controlling gold-salt trade.	7
15056850381	Kilwa	A city-state found on east African coast. It is significant because it increased trade in pottery and stoneware; major trading center by 14th century	8
15056850382	Kingdom of Kongo	Was in the basin of the Congo river. It participated actively in trade networks. It was significant for being the most centralized rule of the early Bantu kingdoms.	9
15056850383	Cheifdom	Form of political organization with rule by a hereditary leader who held power over a collection of villages and towns. Was significant because it was based on gift giving and commercial links.	10
15056851168	Griots	West-African storyteller. They were significant because they served as keepers of tradition and advisors to Kings of Mali	11