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This document details terms and main ideas related to African civilizations, covering diverse topics such as climate zones, trade routes, and significant rulers.
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Unit 2 - African Civilizations Terms: (define AND explain how they fit into the story) Sahel matrilineal griot hajj madrasa sharia subsistence farming Swahili Main Ideas: describe the 4 major climate zones of Africa West Africa: ○ role of gold and salt ○ role of the Niger River ○ role of t...
Unit 2 - African Civilizations Terms: (define AND explain how they fit into the story) Sahel matrilineal griot hajj madrasa sharia subsistence farming Swahili Main Ideas: describe the 4 major climate zones of Africa West Africa: ○ role of gold and salt ○ role of the Niger River ○ role of trans-Saharan trade routes ○ Ghana role of iron weapons Tenkamenin/”people’s king” ○ Mali Mansa Musa & his major contribution significance of Timbuktu ○ Songhai Askia Muhammad & his major contribution ○ Kingdom of Benin - role of cowrie shells East Africa ○ Aksum King Ezana/religion
