AP African American Studies Resource Archive

AP African American Studies Resource Library

Map of West and North Africa along the Mediterranean coast, with trade routes and kingdoms noted through illustrations.

The Catalan Atlas

1375

View a Euro-centric impression of Africa, including the ruler Mansa Musa, through this map and essay.

  • Work of Art
A round stone tower next to a tree, flanked on all sides by stone walls

Great Zimbabwe

by Nancy Demerdash

Take a closer look at the kingdom of Zimbabwe and its greatest surviving architectural achievement.

  • Essay
Obverse of coin with half-length bust of Ezanas right, crowned, holding stick or scepter, flanked by two wheat stalks, and Greek letters around the outside, the whole in a beaded circle

Aksumite Coin

340–400

Examine this coin and its representation of ancient Ethiopia as a trading hub.

  • Work of Art

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