Here's how politics, culture, economics, and achievements helped develop the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, filled into the provided chart:
| | Ghana | Mali | Songhai | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Political | King Donga Cisse ruled as an absolute leader| Military commander Sunni Ali Ber | Great wealth, massive army | | Social / Cultural | Animist | Sharia | Griots | | Economics / Trades | Gold, kola nuts, enslavement | Trans-Saharan trade route | Gold, copper, and salt used as currency | | Achievements | Metallurgy | Mansa Musa | Standardized weights and measurements for easier trade |
This chart illustrates how each kingdom leveraged its political structure, cultural practices, economic resources, and notable achievements to flourish in West Africa.