Ndongo Kingdom
Who was the key figure of the Ndongo Kingdom?
Who is Queen Nzinga?
What was a significant resource traded by the Kongo Kingdom?
What is ivory?
What is a famous art form from the Benin Kingdom
What is metalworking, especially bronze?
What was the Asante Kingdom's peak period known for?
What is through the use of weapons acquired via trade?
What 3 West African Kingdoms Have we discussed on our First Day of Unit 3
Ghana Mali & Songhai
What were the main economic activities of the Ndongo Kingdom?
What is trade and farming?
Who was a notable leader of the Kongo Kingdom?
Who is the powerful king who converted to Christianity?
How did the Benin Kingdom grow powerful?
What is through the slave trade?
How did the Asante Kingdom exert control over its rivals?
What is through the use of weapons acquired via trade?
Who was the Key Firgure we discussed that ruled Mali
King Mansa Musa
When did Queen Nzinga inherit the rule of Ndongo?
What is in 1624?
How did the Kongo Kingdom participate in the slave trade?
: What is by being both traders and enslavers?
What type of goods did Benin trade for weapons?
What is enslaved people?
BONUS Question....Where is the Asante Kingd?om located?
Near Modern Day Ghana
Tell me some resources of the West African Kingdoms
Gold, Copper, Spices, Salt, Ivory, Slaves
What challenges did the Ndongo Kingdom face during Queen Nzinga's reign?
What is fighting against the Portuguese and the slave trade?
What impact did the slave trade have on the Kongo Kingdom?
What is it weakened their power?
What was the significance of the "Golden Stool" in Asante culture?
What is it was a symbol of power and the soul of the people?
What was the role of the Asante in the European trade?
What is they traded enslaved peoples for weapons and goods?
What resource did King Mansa Musa capitalize on to become so wealthy?
GOLD
Describe the social structure of the Ndongo Kingdom.
What is a society with skilled artisans, farmers, and trade communities?
Describe a cultural aspect of the Kongo Kingdom.
What is their rich tradition in art and craft?
: Describe the political structure of the Benin Kingdom.
What is a centralized authority with a strong king?
What was the Asante Kingdom's peak period known for?
What is the 18th century, particularly for gold craftsmanship?
What Portugese Explorers traveled to Africa
Vasco De Gama & Bart Diaz