Sundiata was not a self-absorbed person‚ when even at an early age‚ “malicious tongues began to blab. What three-year-old has not yet taken his first steps (p.15)?” Early on in his life Sundiata showed his since of concern for others when he sees his mother distraught other being slight by Sassouma‚ Sundiata says‚ “mother‚ what’s the matter (p.19)?” When Sundiata makes up his mind to overcome his problem of not walking‚ and should feel triumphant and celebrator by focusing on what everyone will
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Caught in the storm is story detailing the clash between traditional African culture and the imposed European culture in Mali. During the eighteenth century Europeans started to impose their traditions and styles of life in West Africa. This sometimes caused problems within the community of the people. People started to behave european like‚ studied languages of their colonial rulers. This story highlights the struggles of the people that was cuased by the intervantion of the Europeans with
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Would you travel for many months and miles for your religion? Millions of Muslims every year travel to Mecca the birthplace of their religion. Mansa Musa was the king of Mali and was also one of the richest people in Africa at the time and he wanted to show off and make trades to northern parts of Africa while on his Hajj to Mecca. On his Hajj to Mecca Mansa Musa traveled to Taghaza and Tuwat Oasis as well as purposely brought 24‚000 pounds of gold and 60‚000 (Document A) to help him trade
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Mansa Musa was a very rich man‚ he made his journey to Mecca on his Hajj for religious sake only or did he? Was he in it for the popularity? Mansa Musa went on his Hajj for popularity more than religious reasons. He brought thousands of pounds of gold‚ went to places in complete other directions‚ and he went to a village with nothing but slaves and salt. Mansa Musa made his Hajj not just for the religious sake‚ but for the popularity too. A example of this is the total amount of gold 24‚000
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Timbuktu was and still is located in Mali‚ Africa. It served its importance in 1300-1600 BCE. through scholars‚ trade‚ and architectural achievements. The importance of scholars‚ wealth‚ trade and architectural achievements‚ along with the influential people made Timbuktu one of the most important cities in the post-classical world. One of the scholars at this time was Al-Rahman‚ who was an Arab scholar who visited Timbuktu. He found that scholars of Timbuktu were more knowledgeable in Islamic teachings
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The ancient empire‚ Benin‚ became civilized because of record keeping on trade‚ the developed complex institutions and the leadership specialized workers. The Benin empire rose to power back in the 13th century‚ to about 15th century. The empire quickly became successful due to the modern trade routes. “...they became very wealthy by trading conquered people to the Portuguese as slaves in exchange for such manufactured European products as firearms‚ textiles‚ glass‚ and beads” (Hackey). Records were
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ANCIENT GHANA AN ANCIENT CIVILIZATION Table of Contents Introduction to Ancient Ghana 3 Geography 3 Religion 3 Daily and Family Life 4 Social Structure 4 Fashion 4 Food 5 Art and Architecture 5 Symbols 5 Attractions 6 Introduction to Ancient Ghana Ancient Ghana is a place where millions of people come to visit to trade. It’s remembered in history as being one of the richest ancient
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to become a diverse country. What do you believe ? Gambia is located on the west coast of africa. bordered by the country of Senegal‚ and the Atlantic coastline.Early Gambian history stated on the year of 1765 gambia was once part of the British empire which meant Great Britain controlled this territory and influenced
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leadership led to the creation and empowerment of great cities. Timbuktu was a very prosperous city. Founded on Trade and Scholarship‚ it was able to rise to its dominance. The main products traded along the routes of Timbuktu and ultimately the Songhai Empire were gold and salt. “The inhabitants of the city were very rich” (Evidence A). The citizens and inhabitants of the city being rich is only a benefit towards the city. The more affluent the citizens are the more the city can achieve. In the case of
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farm on so trading was how much of Africa made its wealth. In the area known as Nubia a large trade and emerged with Egypt. They traded ivory‚ ebony‚ frankincense‚ and leopard skins. The Kush empire kingdom prospered in trade; providing iron goods‚ ivory‚ gold ebony and slaves from all over. When the Kush Empire declined Axum arose. They too were based mostly on trade. They exported ivory‚ frankincense‚ myrrh and slaves; they imported textiles‚ metal goods‚ wine‚ and olive oil. In Ghana there was an
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