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Global Studies
African Civilizations
Term | Definition |
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Animism | religion that began in Africa; believes all living and non-living things have a spirit. |
Bantu migrations | 500BC-1500AD; one of the largest migration (movements) in history; due to shortage of land |
Major effects (results) of the Bantu Migration | 1) spread Bantu language 2)Iron technology 3) farming techniques |
Three of Africa's greatest civilizations | 1) Ghana 2) Mali 3) Songhai |
Mansa Musa | -famous Mali ruler -spread Islam -made pilgrimage to Mecca -made Timbuktu famous trade and Islamic center |