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How were the sunyata and mansa Musa similar to each other

They were both skilled military leaders

hausa

Located in West Africa, the Hausa were known for their trade networks and urban centers.

Yoruba

High walls surrounded the cities

yoruba

Were gifted artists in wood and ivory

Yoruba

Located in the forest on the edge of the savannah, the Yoruba people are known for their rich cultural heritage and complex political structures.

Hausa

Rulers depend on the farmers crop and salt trade (and have historically held significant power in West Africa. They are known for their trading skills and rich cultural traditions. )

benin

Were known for their brass works

hausa

Supplied the caravans and controlled trade routes in West Africa, facilitating economic growth and cultural exchange.

What is the Sahara?

 A large desert in Africa that covers about one-third of the continent.It is known for its extreme climate, vast sand dunes, and unique ecosystems.

What is the Sahel?

The land at the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, threatened by desertification

What is the savanna?

A: A grassy plain where most Africans live

What is a lineage?

A group of people descended from a common ancestor.

What are stateless societies?

Societies without centralized government, where power is shared among lineages.

What does patrilineal mean?

Tracing ancestry through the father

What does matrilineal mean?

 Tracing ancestry through the mother.

What is animism?

 A religion in which spirits play a role in daily life.

What is a griot?

 A West African storyteller.

What is Djenné-Djeno?

The oldest known city in Africa south of the Sahara, located on the banks of the Niger River.

Who were the Nok?

 African people who lived in what is now Nigeria from 500 BC to AD 200.

What is migration?

A permanent move from one area to another

Q: What are three main causes of migration?

Environmental change, economic pressure, and political or religious persecution

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Q: Who are Bantu-speaking peoples?

people who speak one of a group of languages related to Bantu.

How do historians track migration using language?

If languages in two regions have similarities, it suggests they came from the same root language before spreading apart.