1. Medieval Africa saw the rise of powerful civilizations and empires like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai in West Africa. 2. These empires grew wealthy through trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt. They had complex governments with kings, councils, and local leaders. 3. East Africa also had powerful kingdoms like Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and city-states along the coast that engaged in trade by sea.

2. Medieval Africa

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55. Millions of enslaved people were shipped out of Africa over the centuries, and many were kept in Africa. Slavery still exists in parts of Africa today despite the United Nation’s ongoing attempts to abolish it. Africa’s Society and Culture

56. Ruled 1312–1337 Mansa Musa

57. Queen Nzinga c. 1582–1663

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