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