APWH 1.5 Flashcards - Hausa Kingdom & Trade
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What is the Hausa Kingdom?

  • A trade center in East Africa
  • A collection of states established by the Hausa people (correct)
  • A kingdom in ancient Europe
  • A region known for its deserts

    • What was the Trans-Saharan trade network?

    It connected West Africa to North Africa for trade, including gold, salt, and slaves.

    What is kinship?

    A social bond based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption.

    What is a griot?

    <p>A traveling poet, musician, and storyteller.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is oral literature?

    <p>Stories passed down through generations by mouth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Swahili States known for?

    <p>Established regional trade centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define a state system.

    <p>The regular patterns of interaction between states without shared values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Great Zimbabwe?

    <p>A powerful state that emerged from trade in gold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Sundiata Keita?

    <p>The leader credited with seizing Ghana and starting the kingdom of Mali.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Ethiopia's geographical location.

    <p>An East African highland nation east of the Nile River.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Mali Empire?

    <p>A strong empire in Western Africa from 1235-1400.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Benin?

    <p>A kingdom that arose near the Niger River delta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Songhai Empire?

    <p>A West African empire that conquered Mali.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Mansa Musa?

    <p>The emperor of the kingdom of Mali.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Bantu migrations?

    <p>Movements of farmers and herders who spread language and skills from 1000 BC to 1000 AD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Gold-Salt Trade?

    <p>The exchange of gold and salt which was vital for the wealth of African kingdoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Ibn Battuta?

    <p>A Moroccan Muslim scholar known for his travels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the camel saddle?

    <p>An invention that provides stability for camel riders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the Mamluk Sultanate?

    <p>It was defeated by the Ottomans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Timbuktu known for?

    <p>A major terminus of the trans-Saharan trade and a center of Islamic learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a caravanserai?

    <p>An inn or rest station for caravans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are camel caravans used for?

    <p>To travel across deserts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Djinguereber Mosque?

    <p>Timbuktu's oldest mosque built by Mansa Musa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the trans-Saharan slave trade?

    <p>A small-scale trade exporting West African slaves for household service in North Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hausa Kingdom

    • A collection of states established by the Hausa people in northern Nigeria, situated between the Niger River and Lake Chad.

    Trans-Saharan Trade Network

    • Linked West Africa with North Africa, facilitating the exchange of gold for salt and the trade of slaves.

    Kinship

    • A social bond rooted in shared ancestry, marriage, or adoption, forming the foundation of many communities.

    Griot

    • A class of oral historians including poets and musicians who preserve cultural narratives and histories through storytelling.

    Oral Literature

    • Traditional stories passed down orally through generations, preserving cultural heritage.

    Swahili States

    • Regional trade centers in East Africa known for exporting commodities like copper, gold, and textiles from various origins, including Asia and the Middle East.

    State System

    • Regular patterns of interaction among states without the implication of shared values; contrasts with the concept of a social "society" of states.

    Great Zimbabwe

    • A prosperous state in southeast Africa, thriving between 1250 and 1350 CE, driven by trade in gold with the East African coast.

    Sundiata Keita

    • The founder of the Mali Empire, acclaimed for conquering Ghana and known as the "Lion Prince."

    Ethiopia

    • An East African highland nation located east of the Nile River, rich in historical significance.

    Mali Empire

    • Dominated West Africa from 1235 to 1400; notable for cities like Timbuktu and Gao, which became centers of trade and learning under rulers Sundiata and Mansa Musa.

    Benin

    • A significant kingdom in West Africa that emerged near the Niger River delta in the 1300s.

    Songhai

    • A West African empire that expanded by conquering Mali and dominated regional trade from the 1400s to 1591.

    Mansa Musa

    • Emperor of Mali, famed for his pilgrimage to Mecca and establishing trade routes to the Middle East, showcasing the empire's wealth.

    Bantu Migrations

    • Movement of farmers and herders across southern Africa between 1000 BC and 1000 AD, facilitating the spread of language and agricultural techniques.

    Gold-Salt Trade

    • A crucial economic exchange in Africa; gold was highly sought by Europeans, while Africans required salt for preservation and health.

    Ibn Battuta

    • A renowned Moroccan scholar and traveler who documented his extensive journeys across Islamic territories from China to Spain and the western Sudan.

    Camel Saddle

    • An innovation that enhanced stability for riders, pivotal for travel on camels along the Trans-Saharan trade routes; developed circa 500 to 100 BCE by Bedouin tribes.

    Mamluk Sultanate

    • A political entity in Egypt created by Mamluks, notable for defeating the Mongols; struggled with succession and later fell to the Ottomans due to a lack of military adaptation and trade interest.

    Timbuktu

    • A key city along the Niger River known for its historical role as a trade hub and center of Islamic scholarship during the Mali Empire.

    Caravanserai

    • Inns or rest stations designed to accommodate caravans during long journeys, crucial for trade across harsh terrains.

    Camel Caravans

    • Groups of camels utilized for transportation across deserts, forming essential trade fleets in arid regions.

    Djinguereber Mosque

    • The oldest mosque in Timbuktu, constructed by Mansa Musa, reflecting the city’s significance in Islamic architecture and learning.

    Trans-Saharan Slave Trade

    • A small-scale trade in West African slaves that emerged in the 12th century, primarily for roles as household servants in Islamic North Africa.

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