World History I

Chapter 14: Patterns of State Formation in Africa
600-1450 CE

62: Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Please read the chapter and take the quiz by midnight on Sun, Apr 26, 2026.
Please also post in the forum for the day a short essay in response to this question:

How did resources factor into African history between 600 and 1450 CE? Choose at least two regions to compare.

In your essay response, address where relevant:

• How did climate and geography supply or constrain resources in each region you discuss?
• What resources were exported through trade?
• What resources were put to use locally?
• How did the location of resources support the development of trade routes?
• What technologies and what immaterial resources played a role?

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