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AP World History: Modern
Unit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)
Topic 1.5
How did African societies characterize their social organization around AD1200 - AD1450?
Societies were organized strictly along gender lines with men holding political and economic power exclusively.
Kin-based networks were dominant in many regions with power often held by a chief who mediated conflicts and maintained relationships with neighboring groups.
A rigid class structure based on wealth and occupation was universally prevalent across African societies of this era.
Strict caste systems similar to those in South Asia were the norm throughout the continent.
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AP World History: Modern - 1.5 State Building in Africa from 1200-1450
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