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Chapter 9
Vocab for chapter 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Africanity | A clear but puzzling cultural unity that existed despite the large size |
| Communal vs. convergent citeies | |
| Delhi | A middle eastern state |
| Diasporic communities | Where cultural tradition was introduced |
| Ghana | A state south of th sahara in western sudan |
| Great zimbabwe | A powerful state on a plateau |
| Griots | Master storytellers |
| Hausa | An east african state that became powerful in the 15th century |
| Ibn battuta | He studied islamic law and arabic |
| Mali | A state that grew dominantly between the 13th and 15th century |
| Mansa musa | Sundiantas nephew who ruled from 1312-1337 |
| Marco polo | A young italian traveler |
| Monsoons | Alternating winds |
| Songhay | People who lived near the niger river |
| Stateless society | A common form of social organizations |
| Sundiata | The legendary lion king that conquered during the 13th century |
| Swahili coast | Trade centers in Africa |