AFRICAN SOCIETIES

AFRICAN SOCIETIES

1. Nubia

   • divided into 2 Kingdoms; Upper Nubia(Kush) andLower nubia
   • Ruled by Egyptian Pharohs

2. Ghana

   • First Empire in Africa to establish trade
   • Converted to Islam in 8th century

3. Mali

   • Trade Flourished from 13th-16th Century
   • Islam

4. Songhay

   • Established The City of Gao in 800 CE
   • Great trading state of West Africa