Which of the kingdoms discussed in this section developed away from the coast How did the economies of these kingdoms compare to other African kingdoms?

Answer 1

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.