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They were mainly traded along the southern edge because they could not live in humid forests. The Sahara became a main point for the trade
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Was named after their ruler and came to power for taxing salt and gold within its borders.
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peacefully spread through North America sue to merchants and travelers instead of the common way of battles.
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Ghana was filled with gold and salt mines and greatly expanding its borders and it hit its peak power
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In 1076 Almoravid troops attacked Ghana and greatly weakened their power.
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Arose in the 13th century, the societies foundation was found upon agriculture
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He started the empire of Mali and was often known as the “lion prince” and his legacy was told through oral stories
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Under the rule of Mansa Musa and they had a new rival of the Kanem empire.
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The Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa to Mecca in 1324 made him understand the Muslim World and he brought an architect from Muslim Spain to build mosques.
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Cities had commercial exchange which made them both flourish greatly.
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Chinese ports send goods to Africa for a long time but the Chinese stopped this contest in 1431 and started to receive imports from Arab ships and Indian traders
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the Kingdom followed Mali and reached its height under the rule of Sunni Ali.
