African Kingdoms
By: Travis Scott
The Kingdom Of Ghana
Government: Ghana was ruled by strong kings that ruled without law and depended on an army of thousands to enforce them.
Economy: Economy was based on trading gold and eventually Ivory, Ostrich feathers, hides and slaves.
Collapse: The kingdom ended in the 1100s because of wars that weakened them.
The Kingdom of Mali
Government: Had a strong government ruled by Sundiata Keita and later Mansa Musa.
Economy: Made their economy based on trade of gold, salt, grains, sorghum, millet and rice.
Collapse: Collapsed in 1359 by a civil war that divided Mali.
The Kingdom Of Songhai
Government: Ruled by a man named Kossi and Sunni Ali and Muhammed Ture
Economy: Conquered many areas which gave them control over trade.
Collapse: Near the end of the 16th century Songhai was occupied by forces of Morroco.