African Trade and Commerce

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What was the impact of the king's actions on the value of gold in Mecca?

He brought it down

What was the king's contribution to the spread of Islam in Africa?

He brought a large amount of gold to Mecca

What was the focus of the king's urbanization efforts in Timbuktu?

Building schools, mosques, and a university

What was the time period known as the 'Dark Ages' in Europe?

500 - 1000 CE

What was the core of the Feudalism system?

A system of mutual obligations

What did a lord provide to peasants in the Feudalism system?

Protection and land

Who became a vassal of the lord in the Feudalism system?

Knights

What was the purpose of a monarch granting tracts of land to lords?

To create a feudal system

What was the time period known as the 'High Middle Ages' in Europe?

1000 - 1450 CE

What was the relationship between a lord and a knight in the Feudalism system?

Lord provided land to knight, knight became lord's vassal

Explore the factors that contributed to the growth of trade in West Africa, including the fall of Rome, the expansion of Islam, and the formation of strong African states. Learn about the significance of camels in trans-Saharan trade and the exchange of goods like salt and gold.

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