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Islamic influence in Africa
First went in N. Africa
Valuable to increase their authority
Connected thru trade and the Hajj
Kingdoms adopted Islam to increase trade/power
Kingdom of Ghana
400-1200 CE
First trade kingdom of West Africa
Traded Iron ore, gold, and salts
Kingdom of Mali
1250-1450 CE
Replaced Ghana
Timbuktu (capital)
House of Wisdom (leader adopted Islam)
Transaharan trade
GOLD AND SALT TRADED
Much wealth and power
Mansa Musa
1312-1337
Famous ruler
1st to pilgrimage to Mecca
Muslim ruler
Wealthiest man to ever live
Songhai/Songhay empire
1000-1600 CE
Gained control of former Mali empire in 1464
Know for military (Melee weapons)
Great Zimbabwe
1350-1450 CE
South/East Africa
Indian Ocean port
Trade hub of Indian Ocean
Merchants /elites adopted Islam and Arabian language
Kilwa
Great kingdom of Swahili on coast
Ibn Bathuta
Famous explorer
