Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A Central African kingdom that experienced significant political and demographic decline due to the Atlantic slave trade, serving as a key example of how the slave trade destabilized African societies.
AP course connection
Topic 4.5: 4.5 Maritime Empires Maintained and Developed