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The most powerful of the west African empires was?
The Songhai Empire
Which phase of West African history came first?
The ancient empires phase of West African history came first
Which countries became a major trading partner with west African empires in the late 1400s?
Only one country (namely Portugal) had any dealings with West African coast countries at the time. Portugal hoped to find gold there, and wanted to find the mystical Kingdom of Priest John, which turned out not to exist. Calling Portugal a "major trading partner of West African empires" would be a vast overstatement. They got out some gold in exchange for iron tools, cloth etcetra but that was about it. Further travels along the West African coast by the Portuguese all had the purpose of finding a route to Asia.
When did French West African Cup end?
French West African Cup ended in 1960.
What do west african oral tradotions preserve?
West African oral traditions generally preserve ancient stories and legends.
What 2 resources did West African empires trade to gain wealth?
Salt and Gold
What was the main source of the wealth and power of all the west african empires?
The main sources of wealth and power of all the West African empires was the armies they built whose superior iron weapons let them take control of the trade in salt and gold.
Did early empires in west Africa gain wealth and power?
Early empires gained wealth and power by trading slaves, gold, and ivory.
How did early early empires in west gain wealth and power?
Early empires gained wealth and power by trading slaves, gold, and ivory.
The Great Three West African empires were what?
The "Great Three" West African empires were Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
Who where the people who carried goods from Europe to west African Empires?
The people that carried goods from Europe to west African empires were Portuguese people.
What was the wealthy west African kingdom of the 1400s?
In the 1400's West Africa had been the home of several West African empires. Some historians use the term Mali Empire to designate the Islamic empires of the 1400's. Power changed hands several times in the 14th and 15th centuries. These empires' wealth came from gold.
What did West African Empires trade?
salt and gold
The West African trade empires made their money mainly by trading salt and?
The West African trade empires made their money mainly by trading slaves, salt and gold.
What was the main source of the wealth and power of all the west African empire?
The main sources of wealth and power of all the West African empires was the armies they built whose superior iron weapons let them take control of the trade in salt and gold.
What did the west African empires trade?
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The most powerful of the west African empires was?
The Songhai Empire
