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The Ancient Africa Trade Routes impact Ancient African history

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The Empire of Ghana was located in western africa in what is today the countries of mauritania Senegal and Mali. The religion lies just south of Sahara Desert. And is mostly Savanna grassland. Around 1050 CE, the empire of ghana began to come under pressure from the muslims to the north to convert to Islam. The kings of ghana refused and soon came under pressure constant attack from Northern Africa.

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The empire mali was located in Western Africa.It grew along the nile river up along the Niger River and eventually spreaded across 1,200 from the city of Gao of the Atlantic ocean.The government of the mali empire was called Mansa not long after the emperor the rule Mansa Musa ended it began to grow weak. In the 1400’s the empire began to lose control along the edges of its boarders some historians estimate that Mansa Musa may have been wealthiest person in history the great wealth mali came from gold and salt mines.

Capital city of the empire was niani controlled routes across the sahara desert to europe and the middle east if it wasnt for him they wiuldnt have al the goods and supplies tha  4t the empire was divided up into provinces that were each led by govenor called a ferba the religion islam played an important part in the government.

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The Bantu people impacted the ancient African history by growing in population.It led to the migration of black tribes all the way to South Africa.The migration was the largest migration in history.They depended on substance and agriculture,They brought and teached  farming and technology and other things to help. They also brought iron age culture and domesticated crops.The first African settlements in South Africa were mainly in the Transvaal and Natal areas.

In african culture they had certain people in charge of cattle which gave rise to social systems of protection.The development of metalworking skills promoted specialist of products and trade.They operated to basis of social power to take control over labour of kin groups.When they came to South africa they taught more people to farm and use technology.

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Mansa Musa was a rich man also a king.Mansa Musa also told the government’s too treat everyone fairly.He also traded with mali because mali was a rich man too so they both made a good deal together. Mansa Musa would be in a parade with 300 guards,musicians,and acrobats with him.Mansa Musa had gave gold nuggets to elders and other people.

He have left his empire to go see the holy gods in mecca.An he also felt good leaving his people there because he trust them.Also he didn’t have gold nuggets to get home so the people loan him money so he can get home.Once he got home he loaned the money to the people that gave him.The people could trust him and he trusted the people.

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Question:

​How did the topic you chose impact Ancient African history?

Bantu People:

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In their early history, they split into two major language branches, the Eastern and Western language branches.They was one of the largest migration in history.The had to 60 million people moving west, the moved gradually down to southern Africa.The greatest bantu migration to place in sub- saharan africa.Swahili is the most african language spoken in africa.2nd paragraph      By about 500 CE, the Bantu migrations were complete; the Bantu peoples occupied nearly all of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Today, in fact, about 90 million people speak modern descendants of the Bantu languages, which include Swahili and Zulu.The Bantu languages are spoken in a very large area, including most of Africa from southern Cameroon eastward to Kenya and southward to the southernmost tip of the continent. Bantu peoples is used as a general label for the 300–600 ethnic groups in Africa who speak Bantu languages. The religion that is mostly used is Islam.

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Mansa Musa impacted the African history because didn’t turn his back on his people. He knew that the people in Mali needed him to act like a king. He made sure that the local governments were operated fairly and effectively. If he wouldn’t have acted like the king he did everything would have been out of hand. Education was free and it was highly encouraged. If education wouldn’t have been encouraged then most people wouldn’t have gotten a education.

Mansa Musa was a great host and a devout Muslim. Everytime he left his palace he took about 300 guards and musicians and acrobats with him. It seems like he made people happy everywhere he went. The people would gather around to watch a parade and they would cry out “Mansa Musa”. People loved him because he was great and had so much wealth. He thought that his wealth should be shared. He was on the way to the holy city of Mecca he would take people and camels along with the great deal of gold. He had so much money he wanted to share it with Mali.

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The way Bantu people impacted ancient american history was by many ways. They did things like introducing iron working. They had a nomadic life. They also split two major linguistic branches, the eastern and western branches.Their culture was based on control over cattle.

Overall it was their languages and migrations that impacted ancient american history. But really people think that bantu people started. It began with their languages. The black population of South Africa was divided into several ethics group. The reason why they were nomadic was because the population was simply to large.

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I think that the trade routes had a big impact on Africa. The reason i think that is because of all the stuff that it brought when it came. The most important part or the trade route is how much wealth it brought to west African empires. It helped developed the cities while also developing the trade center.

So many people traded so many things some would trade salt for gold. Other big stuff that was traded a lot is ivory, kole nuts, cloth, slaves, metal goods and beads. One of the most important routes was from Timbuktu across the Sahara to sijimasa.

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Mansa Musa was a king that took over Mali. This effected Ancient African history many ways. Mansa Musa divided the empires into provinces. If he wasn’t there, there would only be empires still. Mansa Musa was a generous leader to his people. He was generous to traders that always stopped at Mali because they knew they would be housed, fed, and safe. If he wasn’t their leader the traders that stopped probably wouldn’t have a generous leader. He made it where their education was free and he encouraged that. Not many leaders/kings would encourage education.

He knew that his people needed him to be a king, so he did so. Many kings would do whatever they wanted to. With him being rich, he felt like he needed to share it. Not many people would share stuff with many people if they were rich. He shared with people on the way. If he didn’t share with people that wouldn’t make him a real leader to his people. If he didn’t become king, no one would no who he was. He was the great king.

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1. Mansa Musa and his adventures impact ancient african history in many ways . He put the kingdom of Mali on the map. When he took over as king, the empire grew bigger and bigger that Mansa Musa knew he could not hear all the comments of all his people. So he  divide the empire into provinces. He put a governor in charge of each province. Each village had a mayor ,  The day to day problems were handled locally. Afterwards ,  Mansa Musa did not turn his back on his people. He made sure the local governments were operating equally and effectively.

2.)  Mali already had money when Mansa Musa came to power. The army guarded the gold mines. They guarded sections of the trade routes. There were a variety of men on duty at anytime of the day . Traders always stopped at Mali. Many knew that he would be protected and safe , he was a generous person.  Trade with Mali was always good for the traders who had come so far. He also established religious freedom and also a university.  He thought that education was free and encouraged.  People came from all over the world to study at this famous university . Many respected him and the things he did.

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Most historians think Africa's history started with the Bantu people , A group of African language speakers (Bantu languages) that originally lived in the notch of western Africa. In around 1500 B.C.E., the Bantu speakers stumbled upon the domestication of yams and bananas. Just like wheat did in Mesopotamia and Egypt and rice did in India and China, having a stable supply of food made dramatic changes for the Bantu. They began domesticating goats around the same time, as well. The way we know this is through the Bantu languages. While there are about 500 Bantu languages, all modern languages have common words for farming and several domesticated animals.
the Bantu are an ancient group of people from Africa, whose origins are unclear. Some of the people from West Africa traversed from the Congo or Niger Delta Basin to become the main inhabitants of East and South Africa. They migrated slowly, such as in small groups and in the process of traveling they became known no longer as West Africans, but rather the Bantu, which translates as “The People.” They migrated within the years of 1000-1800 AD. There are several hypothesis as to why the Bantu moved; one being that the population simply became too large and thusly forced some to move and practice agriculture; another is that they were searching for fertile land. When the Bantu met hostile tribes they used iron weapons, which they developed around 400 A.D. When they reached their destination, some of the Bantu in South Africa married the pre-existing people there, who were known as the Khoikhoi and the San people. During their transition from nomads to settlers they adapted farming and keeping livestock, but those who wished to remain hunters and gatherers were forced off the farming land and into the desert. Many people did not migrate with the Bantu, such as the people of modern Mali, which are dated to have been there by 250 B.C.E. The Bantu helped develop the land to which they moved by introduce new foods, such as millet and sorghum. It has also been speculated that they introduced iron smelting and iron tools. They have grown to about 60 million linguistically related people.

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When he took over as king, the empire of Mali had grown so big that Mansa Musa knew he could not hear all the concerns of all his people.But I think if he wouldn’t of became king he would’ve be poor and hungry instead. One of the first things he did was to divide the empire into provinces.If he didnt he would probably had to spend more money and it could have caused more chaos. He put a governor in charge of each province. Each village had a mayor. Because he couldn’t conquer all of the villagers  because there would have to be more power and more power comes with more responsibilities. Business that affected the empire was done by Mansa Musa and his advisors. The day to day problems were handled locally. Mansa Musa did not turn his back on his people. He made sure the local governments were operating fairly and effectively.And I think this is how he gained more power.

Mali was rich when Mansa Musa came to power. The army guarded the gold mines. They guarded sections of the trade routes. There were usually about 90,000 men on duty at any one time. Wealth in the form of gold poured into Mali. Traders always stopped at Mali. They knew they would be welcomed, fed, housed, and safe. Mansa Musa was generous. Trade with Mali was always good for the traders who had come so far.

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Mansa Musa took over as king of Mali. he was a respected leader. Mansa Musa divided the empire into provinces. He appointed a governor for each province. He made sure the governors were running everything properly.

Mansa Musa was very rich. He was very generous. Mansa Musa had many guards, musicians, and acrobats he would take wherever he went. When he would go out he would give gold and presents to his followers because he was so wealthy. Mansa Musa put Mali back on the map.

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Mansa Musa brought wealth with the world. He also established religious freedom. He provided free education and encouraged. He established a university for his people to get a better education. When muslims visited they were surprised by what his people had on, they had on colorful clothes they looked nothing like muslims.  He wasn’t a selfish man he wanted to share his money with his people.

He didn’t act as if he was better than everyone. He treated everyone the same. He even shared his wealth with the people he met. Muslims treated as the king he was, because he did so much for them and they would do anything to see their king happy. Mansa Musa put Mali on the map, there was almost no one in the African world who did not know the great king

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The “Trans-Saharan Trade” routes have impacted the African trade routes and history largely. The reason this worked effectively is because of camels. Camels are the main reason because they can last in the desert easier than humans and can help people travel farther than a human by them self. The Trans-Saharan Trade routes helped get many important things to other places to trade for the growth of empires. This route had many trade ports that allowed people to stop along the way than to go all the way across the Sahara desert.

The reason many people traveled in caravans is that if something happened to one person many people could help that specific person. It also impacted Ancient African  history by letting people have access to more trade  and materials to grow with. This would lead to the growth many major empires in Africa. The Trans-Saharan Trade routes led all over the desert. It roughly took about 40 days to travel the desert from stop to stop.