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Exploring Ancient African Kingdoms

This assignment will take you through the history of some of Africa's most powerful ancient kingdoms. You will learn about their wealth, trade, art, and governance. The assignment is divided into three parts, each focusing on different aspects of these kingdoms.

Group 1

In this section, you will learn about the Mali Empire and its significance in African history.

Question 1a

Multiple choice

What was the Mali Empire most known for during its peak?

Question 1b

Short answer

Who was one of the most famous rulers of the Mali Empire, known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

Group 2

This section focuses on the kingdom of Aksum and its contributions to trade and culture.

Question 2a

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major export of the kingdom of Aksum?

Question 2b

Short answer

Describe one way the kingdom of Aksum influenced trade in Africa.

Group 3

In this section, you will explore the governance of ancient African kingdoms and the role of monarchs.

Question 3a

Multiple choice

What is the difference between an absolute ruler and a constitutional ruler?

Question 3b

Short answer

Name one African kingdom that was ruled by a constitutional monarch and describe how this affected its governance.

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