HIST 1007 Lecture : HistNotes99
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North is muslim, with pockets of christianity. Humans probably originated in africa like europe, africa is on the periphery of trading muslim empires tied into euroasian networks traded on equal terms until 19th century. Most people practice animistic religions (all things have a soul: animals, plants) Appeal of islam in north involved in trade with muslim countries. Sacred kingship in west kings are gods. Some areas settled agriculture. others do not. African trade routes known as the trans-saharan network. Gold trade with europe trade with china ivory, gold, slaves, salt. No segregation of men and women at market. Making it easier to capture more slaves. East africa: indian ocean trade indian ocean trade with india and china monsoon winds madagascar dhow ships utilized monsoon winds speak swahili china burns their ships and stops trade. East africa: muslim kingdoms fused with local traditions. Exports: ivory, gold, slaves, exotic animals imports: silk (persia), porcelain (china)
