Who established Mali in the Mid-13th century? Why was Islam slow to spread across East Africa? It prospered from the gold trade with the Swahili trading communities on the Eastern coast of Africa.

the Middle East

Islam would spread to West Africa by trade. In 11th century, muslim people from the north waged a jihad/holy war in Ghana. Islam spread quickly after that.

Why did the civilization of Ghana develop in the southern portion of Wagadou? Only the southern part received enough rainfall to be agriculturally productive. What role outside of religion did Ghana’s Muslim religious leaders play? They exercised civil authority over their fellow Muslims.

The Ghana Empire crumbled from the 12th century CE following drought, civil wars, the opening up of trade routes elsewhere, and the rise of the Sosso Kingdom (c. 1180-1235 CE) and then the Mali Empire (1240-1645 CE).

Why was Ghana’s king so powerful? How was power passed down when the king died? Ghana was the first West African empire. Ghana was rich with gold and the king became and held his power by collecting taxes on the gold trade and controlling the supply of gold.

Ghana Empire

In the 8th century Ghana captured and controlled some areas of gold deposits lying to its south. As gold became the most important item of Ghana’s trade it began to be called the “land of gold”. Due to gold Ghana became very powerful and prosperous.

Ghana

Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan nation to break free from colonial rule. Gold, cocoa and more recently oil form the cornerstone of Ghana’s economy and have helped fuel an economic boom.

Ghana dey rank as 2nd most peaceful country in Africa, according to Global Peace Index Report 2021. De West African state also rank 38th most peaceful in de world with score of 1.715. While neighbours Nigeria rank 146 most peaceful in de world plus score of 2.712.