Evaluate how the African rulers govern their territories.
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AFRICAN RULERS AND SOCIETY
Evaluate how the African rulers govern their territories
HOW DID THE KINGS TREAT THEIR PEOPLE?
Ghana and Mali= strong central governments Power rested with
rulers Wanted total loyalty
from people Kingdoms grew rich,
controlled land, and kept the peace
DESCRIBE GHANA’S GOVERNMENT
Kings ruled with ministers and advisors
Divided provinces Ruled by district
chiefs Belonged to clan=
group of people descended from same ancestor
Leadership passed on to king’s nephew
DESCRIBE MALI’S GOVERNMENT
More territory, more people, more trade
Strong central government
Land divided into provinces controlled by generals
WHO IS MANSA MUSA?
Mali’s most powerful king
Won loyalty by giving people gold, property, and horses
Gave military heroes “National Honor of Trousers”
Only king and family could wear clothes that were sewn together
DESCRIBE THE GOVERNMENT IN SONGHAI Most powerful king,
Muhammad Ture Seized power in
1493 Created new
dynasty Created navy and
army Divided into
provinces Governor, tax
collector, court of judges, and trade inspector ran each province