What most affected ancient West African trade? trading gold and precious jewels. taxing all trade in their region.
Q. What is the order of dominance of empires in West Africa?
A. Ghana was ruled by Malinke leaders, and Mali was ruled by Soninke. B. Ghana was mostly animists, and Mali had a Muslim-following leadership.
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Q. What was the main import of the West African kingdom?
The gold mines of West Africa provided great wealth to West African Empires such as Ghana and Mali. Other items that were commonly traded included ivory, kola nuts, cloth, slaves, metal goods, and beads. As trade developed across Africa, major cities developed as centers for trade.
Q. Which of the three West African kingdoms was the largest?
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| Term the three west african kingdoms are | Definition Songhai. Mali, and Ghana |
|---|---|
| Term Where were all three kingdoms located. | Definition In the western part of Africa. |
| Term which kingdom was the largest | Definition songhai |
| Term which kingdom was the smallest | Definition ghana |
Q. Which West African kingdoms was the largest?
1350): The Mali Empire was the largest in West Africa, and profoundly influenced the culture of the region through the spread of its language, laws, and customs along lands adjacent to the Niger River, as well as other areas consisting of numerous vassal kingdoms and provinces.
Q. Why was Mali so wealthy?
Mansa Musa inherited a kingdom that was already wealthy, but his work in expanding trade made Mali the wealthiest kingdom in Africa. His riches came from mining significant salt and gold deposits in the Mali kingdom. Elephant ivory was another major source of wealth.
Q. What is a Malian?
Malian in British English 1. an inhabitant or native of Mali. adjective. 2. of or relating to Mali or its people.
