Chapter 15 - Societies and Empires of Africa

Silk robes

________ and gold and silver bracelets were worn by wealthy Muslim women.

Ibn Battuta

________ paid a visit to Kilwa in 1331.

Islamic law

________ aided in the establishment of order in Muslim governments.

Muslims

________ do not separate their personal and religious lives, and Islamic law governs nearly every aspect of human life.

Great Zimbabwe

________ was located near a major commercial route that connected the goldfields to the seaside trading city of Sofala.

group leader

The ________ is usually a respected elder person, such as a father, uncle, or father- in- law.

Benin

The oba, or monarch, of ________, like the Yoruba rulers, founded his claim to govern on claims of genealogy from the first king of Ife.

young individuals

A region's age group is made up of ________ born during a specific time period.

Sunni Ali

________ ruled for about 30 years, beginning in 1464.

way a civilization

The ________ traces lineage impacts how assets and property are passed down and which groups individuals belong to in African societies.