What are the characteristic of the ancient west african empires?

Research Question: What are the characteristic of the ancient west african empires?

Thesis: Ancient west African kingdoms of Ghana Mali and song that were fascinating because of their training caravans, their rulers and government and their crafts and culture.

• Topic Sentence #1: The west African kingdoms used to Camel caravans to bring trade and wealth to the kingdoms.

• Topic Sentence #2: The kingdoms where rich and smart because they were one of the first people in Africa do have a government and tax there were also brought great military advantages to the kingdoms because they had iron and it had a tax system.

• Topic Sentence #3: Last but not least there is beautiful artwork which they use as a special connection because they believe god sent art to them.

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