Untitled Flashcards Set

Bantu Expansion

A series of migrations of Bantu-speaking peoples across Africa from 1500 BCE to 500 CE, influenced by technological and agricultural innovations.

Great Zimbabwe

A historical kingdom in Southern Africa, known for its unique stone architecture and links to trade on the Swahili Coast.

Mansa Musa

The wealthy ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, known for establishing it as a center for trade and cultural exchange.

Transatlantic Slave Trade

The forced transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas, with the Kingdom of Kongo becoming a major source of captives.

Griots

Prestigious historians and storytellers in West Africa who shared a community's history and cultural practices.

Syncretism

The blending of indigenous beliefs with new religions such as Christianity and Islam among Africans and their descendants.

Sudanic Empires

The Sahelian empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai that flourished between the seventh and sixteenth centuries, famous for their gold and trade.

Geographic Diversity of Africa

Africa, the second-largest continent, features five primary climate zones, including deserts, tropical rainforests, and savannahs.