Numerous generations and European countries have tried to say that there were no real civilizations before the Europeans came into the country and took it over in the 15th and 16th century. They use this kind of thinking to validate their own involvement with African countries. All of the allegations are in fact wrong because there were many African civilizations before the start of imperialism that flourished and thrived. It is important we study these kingdoms to refute the statement that before colonialism there were no successful kingdoms. Everyone should refute the statement that there were not any successful and thriving civilizations and kingdoms because there were advanced civilizations they included Egypt in the north, Mali in the
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"By 1300, the rulers of Zimbabwe had organized a large kingdom." (84) Zimbabwe got most of their power from their gold mines. They made beautiful stone buildings that have withstood centuries and were expert craftsmen in stone and architecture. The people of Zimbabwe built many temples and palaces which can conclude that the Zimbabwe people must have had wealth and prosperity. They trade with many different countries including China for their porcelain and India for their beads. Even though most of the townspeople were farmers and herders the rulers of the kingdom became very wealthy in gold trade.
In conclusion, everyone should refute the statement that all African kingdoms were uncivilized and that Africa has always been poor and inferior. One should conclude that Europeans used this type of thinking to justify their actions during colonization of Africa. It is important people are taught that there were civilizations in Africa before European rule so we can conclude that African people are not savage, uncivilized, and poor people they are made out to be. Among the many kingdoms, a couple stuck out for being some of the wealthiest and most successful civilizations including Egypt, Mali, and
"By 1300, the rulers of Zimbabwe had organized a large kingdom." (84) Zimbabwe got most of their power from their gold mines. They made beautiful stone buildings that have withstood centuries and were expert craftsmen in stone and architecture. The people of Zimbabwe built many temples and palaces which can conclude that the Zimbabwe people must have had wealth and prosperity. They trade with many different countries including China for their porcelain and India for their beads. Even though most of the townspeople were farmers and herders the rulers of the kingdom became very wealthy in gold trade.
In conclusion, everyone should refute the statement that all African kingdoms were uncivilized and that Africa has always been poor and inferior. One should conclude that Europeans used this type of thinking to justify their actions during colonization of Africa. It is important people are taught that there were civilizations in Africa before European rule so we can conclude that African people are not savage, uncivilized, and poor people they are made out to be. Among the many kingdoms, a couple stuck out for being some of the wealthiest and most successful civilizations including Egypt, Mali, and