Aksum
The Kingdom of Aksum was located next to this body of water.
The Red sea.
How much gold was exported from Zanzibar during the peak of the Swahili Coast ($ amount)?
$25 Billion
Ghana isn't just the name of the kingdom, as it's also the name of their....
King
Mali came to power due to its control of this river
Niger river
Aksum reached its peak during this time period.
Fourth to Sixth centuries CE.
This was the dominant religion of the Swahili Coast
Islam
The kingdom was formed just south of this desert
Sahara
The main reason for Mali's eventual decline was...
Mansa Musa's sons couldn't keep the empire together
This was Aksum's most valuable natural resource (other than gold).
Frankincense
This Asian country had multiple contacts with and expeditions to the Swahili Coast in the 1400s.
China
This was the dominant religion of Ghana
Islam
Mansa Musa went to Mecca in 1324 because...
he wanted to fulfill his duty as a Muslim (pilgrimage called the hajj)
How did the local geography contribute to the rise of Aksum?
1. Suitable climate with fertile soil
2. Located at the crossroads of trade routes
This European country attempted to control all trade and commerce on the Swahili Coast, and ultimately caused the decline of its city-states.
Portugal
This was the capital of Ghana
Kumbi Saleh
Mansa Musa made Timbuktu a cultural capital of the Islamic world by building...
Mosques, libraries and universities
These monuments were constructed as tombs for the kings of Aksum.
Stele.
These modern-day countries make up the northern and southern borders of the Swahili Coast
South: Mozambique
What is one action taken by the Ghana that helped the Kingdom gain wealth
2. Traders have to give a percentage of products to the king
3. Neighboring groups have to pay tribute
The founder and first king of Mali was named... (name and nickname required)
Sundiata (Hungering Lion)