Bibliograph

Africans of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires, [writer, Lisa Klobuchar]

Type

Label

Africans of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires, [writer, Lisa Klobuchar]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Africans of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

[writer, Lisa Klobuchar]

Series statement

Early peoples

Summary

"A discussion of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai people of Africa, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Who were the people of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai? -- The Ghana empire -- The Mali empire -- The Songhai empire -- Gold, salt, copper, and iron -- Trade -- Caravans across the sands -- Major cities -- The leaders -- Sundiata, the lion king of Mali -- Life at court -- Warriors -- Traders -- Farmers -- Artisans -- Griots -- Slaves -- Law and order -- Traditional beliefs and gods -- Islam -- Mosques -- Tombs and burials -- Family life -- Shelter and clothing -- Education -- Transportation -- Invaders conquer the last great African empire -- The legacy from the empires of gold

Target audience

juvenile

Classification