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200
How Trade Affected the Rise of West Africa
Gold and salt affect the rise of West Africa in 200. There where tons of gold that could be mined in the African desert. It was believed that the gold was in Wangara. In south people valued salt more than gold. Most of the salt was found in Taghaza. -
200
Religion in West Africa
In West Africa their religion was polytheism. Polytheism means when you worship more than one god. When they prayed most of their prayer was for fertile land and good health. Their traditional religion was to have a ceremony for a person when they have an important occasion in their life. -
Oct 19, 1280
The Birth of a Emperor
A man named Mansa Musa was born on 1280 in Mali, Africa. He was a early emperor of the largest city in West Africa. Musa managed gold mines, and built mosques. During his rule a city named Timbuktu blossomed in the center of trade and Islam scholarship. -
Oct 20, 1337
Death of Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa died 1337 in Mali, Africa. He ruled West Africa for 25 years. -
West Africa's Wealth
In the 1200s West Africa gained wealth and influence through the gold-salt trade. The cities of Mali became the centers of trade. In 1307 Mansa Musa became emperor.