3 major African kingdoms
By: Claudia castelan
The kingdom of ghana
Government: their government persist of kings who were very strong rulers who governed with out any laws. And relied on their army to protect their kingdom.
Economy: most of the people who lived in Ghana were farmers. But Ghana had very rich sources like gold and iron which made ghana a major trade center.
Collapse: the kingdom of Ghana ruled for many years but eventually collapsed during the 110 by wars.
The kingdom of Mali.
Government: sundiata Keira united the people of Mali to and created a strong government. And they lived in small vial legs ruled by religious and administrative leaders. Mansa divided the kingdom into provinces ruled by governors.
Economy: the economy revolved around their gold and salt trade but most of their people were farmers. They collected taxes.
Collapse: the civil war divided Mali and their last ruler was manda musa by the 1359.
The kingdom of Songhai
Government: a rule names kossi converted to islam and established the dis dynasty. In 1464 Sunni Ali created a new dynasty called the Sunni.
Economy: trading empire.
Collapsed: the forces of the sultan of Morocco occupied most of Songhai.