Empires in Western Sudan

Overview

Identify the area referred to as Western sudan; Know the main stages of the rise and fall of the Empires; Explain the nature of the economy and politics of Ghana, Mali and Songhay Empires; Identify imp[ortant rulers of Ghana, Mali and Songhay and discuss their main achievements.

Lesson details

Class: SS3
Subject: History
Theme: West Africa And African History
Duration: 30:12

What you'll learn

Geography of Western Sudan.
Gworth of empires in the Western sudan.
The rise of Ghana, Mali and Songhay empires.
The nature of government and politics in Ghana, Mali and Songhay empires.
Achievements of Mansa Musa and Askia the Great.
Internal problems, decline and fall of the empires of Western Sudan.

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Empires in Western Sudan

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