PPT-Western African Civilizations: Ghana, Mali, & Songhai

Bantu Group of people who originally live in West Africa Migrated in search of fertile land Spread their knowledge of farming ironworking amp LANGAUGE across the continent Today almost 13 of Africans speak a language derived from the Bantu. Kongo. , Zimbabwe, & Axum. Mrs. Tucker. 7. th. Grade World History/Honors. Cobalt Institute of Math and Science. Ghana and Benin & . Kongo. . Ghana. Accomplishments. Iron Weapons. Control of Gold Mines. a . short, . pithy . saying . in general use, stating a general truth or piece of . advice. Pithy: sends a powerful, forceful message in . only a few . words. On your whiteboards,. Explain your group’s proverb. Ghana, Mali and Songhai. 7.4.1, 7.4.3, 7.3.5. Ghana: Chapter 6, Section 1 . Rise . of Ghana. One of three great civilizations that arose along the . Niger River . Ghana was located . between salt and gold . Ghana, Mali and Songhai. Rise . of Ghana. One of three great civilizations that arose along the . Niger River . Ghana was located . between salt and gold . mines. Ghana’s . power came from . their . Bantus. Longest Migration in History. Griots – Homers of African History. Language. Was an Islamic Judge. H. e . is best known as a . traveler and . explorer. , . covering some 73,000 miles. These journeys covered almost the entirety of the known . . The peoples of West Africa developed sophisticated kingdoms, trade networks, and artistic achievements.. Ghana Grows Wealthy. NEXT. 3. SECTION. • First West African kingdom, . Ghana. , grows rich from gold and salt trade . Chapter 7 Section 1. Starter. What geographic factors do you think affected the development of African civilizations?. Answer. Climate, land, and access to water. The Impact of Geography. Main Idea: . Excerpt from . Book of Roads and Kingdoms. The . city of Ghana consists of two towns situated on a plain. One of these towns, which is inhabited by Muslims, is large and possesses twelve mosques, in one of which they assemble for the Friday prayer.…. West African Civilizations. 3 Empires emerge by dominating trade across the Sahara. - . Empire of Ghana. - Empire of Mali. - Empire of Songhai . Objectives. Understand why gold and salt were important in early Africa.. Savanna. Natural resources. Griot. Kinship. Lineage. Proverb. Africa’s Geography. Africa’s geography includes plateaus in its interior, a coastline filled with waterfalls, and deserts such as the Sahara.. Ghana . AD 750 . - 1200. Made iron swords and tools. The . Kings of Ghana taxed all trade passing through the region, especially the gold-salt trade. Rulers and nobles were further enriched by using captives of war as slaves. and Cities. 2.2A: Iron technology’s Impact on . W. est Africa. Before the Discovery of Iron. Most people were hunter-gatherers. Tools and weapons were made of bone and stone fixed to sticks. The . Nok. and Cities. 2.2A: Iron technology’s Impact on . W. est Africa. Before the Discovery of Iron. Most people were hunter-gatherers. Tools and weapons were made of bone and stone fixed to sticks. The . Nok. . Satellite View. Africa’s Size. Second largest continent .  11,700,000 sq. mi.. 10% of the world’s population.. 2 ½ times the size of the U. S.. 5. 0. 0. 0. M. I. L. E. S. 4 6 0 0 M I L E S.