African Kingdoms Project
By: Anish Gajera & Jesus Gonzalez
Kingdom of Benin
The kingdom of Benin is located in modern day Southern Nigeria. Benin used to be a Pre-Colonial Empire. Kids didn’t go to school but, instead gathered around campfires and were told stories by the storytellers and they were educated at the same time. The farmers grew Peppers for trade and also grew Beans, Rice, Onions, Sorghum, Millet, Papaya, Gourds, Cotton, and Peanuts.
The King of Benin
This mask shows the face of the King of Benin. Benin had a pre-colonial empire. The king was the ruler of the empire, but now they have a democracy.
The Mud Mosque of Mali (Djenne)
Made of mud... Only mud... Nothing but Mud!!!
Ancient Africa Map
This is the map of Ancient Africa, that shows the coordinates of the mud mosque, and the kingdom of Benin Pre-Colonial Empire.
Mud Mosque of Mali
Mud Mosque of Mali (Djenne)
Djenne is a town/urban commune in the Inland Niger Delta region. The Mud Mosque in this commune, was built in 1907. It can hold up to 3,000 worshipers. When it rains, the walls are damaged with gaps and cracks, but the mud masons of Djenne fix all the damaged areas in the harsh conditions. The mud masons are now regular carpenters that you see constructing buildings and roads.
Citations
http://www.britishmuseum.org/PDF/british_museum_benin_art.pdf
http://s3.amazonaws.com/engrade-myfiles/4095262692798341/benin-kingdom-mask.jpg
http://traveltoanewcountry.com/_images/photos/mali_djenne_mud_mosque_lrg.jpg
http://www.afrolehar.com/sites/default/files/Ethiopia-Map-of-Africa.JPG
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