West African Kingdoms
This Kingdom was ruled by King Mansa Musa
Mali
This diverse kingdom near modern day Angola engaged in trade & lived in farming communities
Ndongo
Known for Gold craftsmanship and featuring the “Golden Stool” as a symbol of power
Asante
If a slave converted to Christianity were they freed?
No
What symbol was a sign of power in the African kingdom of
The Asante
All three West African Kingdoms
Ghana, Mali & Songhai
This kingdom was ruled by Queen Nzinga
Ndongo
What 3 countries were part of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Caribbean, America & Europe
Griots are known as what in African Culture
Storytellers
The Great Dismal swamp is known for...?
Resistance
What is the main river found in Africa
The Niger River
Queen Nzinga was known for fighting against what European country?
The Portuguese
This kingdom was known for Trading enslaved peoples to European groups for weapons and European goods
The Asante
Huge movement of Africans to new places is known as?
African Diaspora
What were Maroon Communities known for?
Resistance, Revolts & Violence
These were the resources that could be found in Africa
Gold, Salt, Copper & Ivory
This kingdom was near Angola toward the southwestern part of Africa along the Atlantic coast
The Kongo
What year did the 1st Africans arrive in Virginia and what part of Virginia did they land?
1619 in Hampton Virginia
How did the Transatlantic slave trade help make Europeans rich?
It was free labor
What is the most known city in West Africa
Timbuktu
What kingdom was the largest of the 3?
Songhai
This kingdom is known for the metalworking in artwork using bronze
The Benin
What are the Cash Crops?
Tobacco, rice, cotton & Indigo
What type of foods were part of the Gumbo slide?
Yams, Okra & Rice
What type of music was from African culture
Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Hip Hop