The Hausa city-states were a confederation of independent city-states in the Sahel region of pre-colonial West Africa, known for their strategic trade location and cultural prosperity. These city-states, including Kano and Zazzau, thrived as trade hubs between the 11th and 16th centuries. Despite their eventual decline due to internal strife and the Fulani jihad, their influence on trade, culture, and Islam in West Africa remains significant.
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Located in present-day northern ______ and parts of ______, the Hausa city-states included cities like ______, ______, and ______, among others.
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Location of Hausa city-states
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Hausa agricultural advantage
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Cultural significance of Hausa city-states
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By the ______ century, the Hausa city-states had evolved into prominent hubs for commerce and culture, each known for specific ______ and their unique contributions to the collective group.
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Significance of Hausa city-state walls
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Role of Hausa language in city-states
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Importance of Kano in Hausa city-states
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The ______ of the Hausa city-states was largely due to internal conflicts and the absence of a strong central defense.
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Role of Hausa city-states in trade and culture
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Hausa confederational structure impact
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Influence of Islam on Hausa societies
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