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The development of the ancient African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was primarily fueled by their control over trans-Saharan trade routes. The trade in gold, salt, and other valuable commodities attracted wealth and facilitated cultural exchange, enabling these kingdoms to flourish. Additionally, the introduction of Islam through traders contributed to political and social cohesion, further strengthening their influence and governance.
The major religions of the ancient West African trade kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were primarily Islam and indigenous African spiritual practices. Islam became prominent through trade and interactions with North African merchants, especially during the Mali Empire under leaders like Mansa Musa. While Islam was widely adopted and influenced governance and culture, many people continued to practice traditional African religions, which involved ancestral worship and a connection to nature. This blend of beliefs contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
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The west African kingdoms like Ghana, Mali and Songhai experienced prosperity through the trade of gold and salt which was of high value back then.
Ghana and Mali were based on trade in gold and salt. Ghana taxed merchants passing through to become wealthy and dominated the gold trade. Mali did the same, as did Songhai.
Hinduism is religion of society, it is non ethnic religion, meaning it suits almost everyone. Some experts even claim that Hinduism was the key for Ancient developed civilisations, as it helped govern the kingdoms through various ideas of Dharma (righteous living) Artha (material prosperity) Kāma (enjoyment) and Moksha (liberation).
The three kingdoms were the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom.
The kingdoms that developed away from the coast, such as the Kingdom of Mali and the Kingdom of Ghana, primarily focused on trade routes that connected them to the interior of Africa, particularly through the trans-Saharan trade. Their economies were often based on agriculture and the trade of gold, salt, and other valuable resources, which were highly sought after in both regional and international markets. Compared to coastal kingdoms, these inland kingdoms often had more centralized political structures and wealth derived from trade taxes, allowing them to flourish despite their distance from maritime trade. This contrast highlighted the diversity of economic strategies across African kingdoms, with some thriving through direct maritime trade while others capitalized on overland commerce.
Through most of their history the ancient Romans had their own religion: Roman Religion. In the Later Empire Christianity spread in the Roman Empire, was endorsed by the Roman emperors and became state religion.
The west Africans grew wealthy though trade because they made taxes for people who came in and out of their territory.
Traditional African religions do not have a specific founder or single moment of creation. They have evolved over many centuries through the beliefs and practices of various African cultures and communities.
The Nile River flowed through Ancient Egypt, Kush (also known as Cush and Nubia), and Aksum (also known as Ancient Ethiopia). By virtue of this, any country that occupied any of those civilizations (such as the Assyrians or Macedonians) also controlled some of the Nile's territory.