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Where was the Kingdom of Kongo located?
Where was the Kingdom of Kongo located?
Which language is a result of the interaction between Arabic, Persian, and Bantu traditions in East Africa?
Which language is a result of the interaction between Arabic, Persian, and Bantu traditions in East Africa?
What was the main economic activity apart from agriculture in the Kingdom of Kongo?
What was the main economic activity apart from agriculture in the Kingdom of Kongo?
When did the Bantu-speaking people establish small village settlements along the coast of the Indian Ocean?
When did the Bantu-speaking people establish small village settlements along the coast of the Indian Ocean?
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What is the meaning of 'Swahili' in Arabic?
What is the meaning of 'Swahili' in Arabic?
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Which was considered the main center of East African gold and ivory trade?
Which was considered the main center of East African gold and ivory trade?
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Which empire was established by the Songhai people?
Which empire was established by the Songhai people?
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Which of the following was not a factor in the prosperity of the Songhai Empire?
Which of the following was not a factor in the prosperity of the Songhai Empire?
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What led to the decline of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
What led to the decline of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
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Which of the following was not a Hausa city-state?
Which of the following was not a Hausa city-state?
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What was the basis of the economy of the Hausa city-states?
What was the basis of the economy of the Hausa city-states?
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What was the ruling dynasty in Kanem-Bornu?
What was the ruling dynasty in Kanem-Bornu?
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Study Notes
West African Empires
- The most famous walled city in West Africa was Kano, where Islam spread from Kanem-Bornu.
Eastern Africa
- In eastern Africa, various states and small societies emerged, with Islam influencing many of them.
- Islam led to the emergence of wealthy states due to trade.
The Kingdom of Kongo
- The Kingdom of Kongo was located on the lower bank of the Zaire River.
- Bantu people founded it in the late 14th century.
- The people were hunters, warriors, and clever smiths.
- Agriculture and trade played important roles in the kingdom's economy.
Swahili City-States
- Bantu-speaking people established small village settlements along the coast of the Indian Ocean around 2000 years ago.
- After the rise of Islam, Muslim Arabic-speaking merchants married into local ruling families, leading to cultural diffusion.
- The language and culture developed distinctly African with Islamic and Arabic influences, known as Swahili.
- Swahili is now a common language in East African countries.
Notable Swahili City-States
- Mogadishu (in Somalia)
- Malindi and Mombasa (in Kenya)
- Zanzibar and Kilwa (in Tanzania)
- Brava, Pate, Pemba, and Sofala
The Songhai Empire
- The Songhai people established the Empire, with its capital at Gao.
- The Empire extended from central Nigeria to the Atlantic coast.
- Songhai became powerful by controlling the Trans-Sahara trade.
- The Empire ended in 1591 when a Moroccan army defeated Songhai in the battle of Tonditi.
The Kingdoms of Kanem-Bornu
- Kanem-Bornu was a Muslim dynasty in the grassland region of Africa.
- Trade was important for Kanem's greatness.
- The ruling family kept trade routes safe and collected taxes from traders.
The Hausa States
- The Hausa city-states emerged in Nigeria between 1000 and 1200 AD.
- The people were both pastoralists and farmers.
- The economy of the Hausa city-states was based on agriculture and the trans-Saharan trade.
- Hausa cities were noted for their leather goods.
- Notable Hausa city-states include Kano, Katsina, Zazzau (Zaria), Gobir, Kebbi, Rano, and Zamfara.
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Test your knowledge on the history of the Songhai Empire, from its establishment in Gao to its control of the Trans-Sahara trade. Learn about their relationships with Ghana, Mali, and the Berbers, and how Islam influenced their kings.
