In which African kingdom were women able to achieve a relatively high status compared to women in other regions of Africa? An example is Queen Amina of Zaria, who dominated many of the Saharan trade routes and extended her kingdom as far as the Niger River.

A. Benin

B. Ethiopia

C. Ghana

D. Hausa states

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Mira Mclaughlin

7 September, 19:55

In which African kingdom were women able to achieve a relatively high status compared to women in other regions of Africa? An example is Queen Amina of Zaria, who dominated many of the Saharan trade routes and extended her kingdom as far as the Niger River.

A. Benin

B. Ethiopia

C. Ghana

D. Hausa states

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Wiggles · Answer 1

Answer: Hausa states. From Zaria, a Hausa kingdom (modern Nigeria) about 1588 CE. Her mother, Queen Bakwa Turunku, built the state of Zazzau (Zaria), Amina was the more militaristic daughter and fortified the city. She also ld armies for 34 years and accumulated great wealth. It is unclear whether she ever ruled directly or inherited after her brother, Karama, died.

In which African kingdom were women able to achieve a relatively high status compared to women in other regions of Africa? An example is Queen Amina of Zaria, who dominated many of the Saharan trade routes and extended her kingdom as far as the Niger River.A. BeninB. EthiopiaC. GhanaD. Hausa states