African Kingdom Vocab (no spaces in terms)

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  1. 3. promoted Ethiopian literature and arts and strengthened central authority and religious policies
  2. 5. known as the "King Shark", the last independent ruler of Dahomey, strongly resisted French colonization
  3. 9. created the position of supreme military commander, established many of the empire's political institutions and military structures
  4. 10. founded the empire, created the basic administrative structure, and expanded trade networks
  5. 12. "King of Kings," title of the Ethiopian emperor
  6. 13. Sika'dwa, the sacred throne symbolizing Ashanti unity and power
  7. 14. title of the emperor, meaning "Lord of the Conquered Lands"
  8. 15. the first king of Dahomey
  9. 17. modernized Ethiopia, defeated Italy, and expanded territory significantly
  10. 18. "Glory of Kings," sacred text of Ethiopian history
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  1. 1. matrilineal clan system
  2. 2. co-founder of the Ashanti Empire, united the Ashanti states under the Golden Stool, created many of the empire's political and military institutions
  3. 4. Notable as a female Alaafin who helped establish Oyo's cavalry forces, strengthened the empire's military capabilities and expanded its territory
  4. 6. the title of the Ashanti king
  5. 7. title of the Oyo ruler, meaning "owner of the palace"
  6. 8. expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent, strengthened trade relationships with coastal and Middle Eastern Arabs, and enhanced mining operations
  7. 11. Dahomey royal python cult central to religious practice
  8. 16. traditional legal code