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it was very wealthy from its massive gold mines, and it traded copper and salt. thats where it got its money from. also, Mali, an empire in west africa, made a huge contribution to the culture of west africa. so you should google more about Mali in 1600s. but thats all i know sorry :)
They were responsible for the entire kingdoms. They were the sole rulers of their kingdoms, so they made laws, led the military, and protected the people of the country.
It made the merchant class wealthy enough to support the arts
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yes he was made Earl of Leicester by Elizabeth. He was one of the Queens favourites. He made most of his money trade and through activities of the Elizabethan court.
The participation of the kingdoms of western Africa in providing slaves for the slave trade made them wealthy also there is gold in that area.
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Trade made West Africa one of the most thriving trade ports of all of the ancient kingdoms.
The west Africans grew wealthy though trade because they made taxes for people who came in and out of their territory.
Coal i think?
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Africa doesn't have kingdoms, and Alexander the Great was considered a god there , ( and yes, he did conquer Egypt ) they made him his own town .
The Trans Atlantic Slave Trade had devastating effects on Africa, including depopulation, economic destabilization, and social disruption. It led to the loss of millions of Africans who were forcibly taken from their homes and families. The trade also contributed to the rise of internal conflicts and weakened African societies, as well as hindered economic development and infrastructure.
it MADE AFRICA WEALTHY, Because gold was used as money for many countries in that time.
Mineral resources made South Africa a place of interest to the international community. The Dutch and the British fought over control of South Africa's diamond and gold resources.
Nothing "made Europeans colonize"; it was an active decision that they chose to do. They did this for material resources, labor resources, prestige, strategic positions, and religious evangelism.