Ancient African Civilizations

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Ancient African civilizations.

Aksum

An ancient kingdom in Ethiopia that served as a major trade hub between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Harar Jugol

A powerful kingdom in ancient Abyssinia known for its fortified walls and as a trading society.

Ancient Ghana

A west African kingdom known as the Land of Gold that thrived on trade across the Sahara Desert.

Great Zimbabwe

An ancient southern African kingdom known for its stone architecture and trade connections with other regions.

Trans-Sahara trade

Trade routes that connected West Africa to the Mediterranean and beyond through the Sahara Desert.

Geez

The ancient written language of the Kingdom of Aksum.

Ajami

A writing system that uses Arabic script to write in languages such as Wolof.

Negus Ezana

The king who erected obelisks in ancient Aksum and played a crucial role in its prominence.

Kalinga people

The group that established the Kingdom of Zimbabwe around 1000 CE.

Land of Gold

A title used to describe Ancient Ghana due to its wealth from gold resources.