Which of the following was a large African state that developed in western Africa during the period of the Atlantic slave trade? AP World History Chapter 20 Which of the following was a large African state that developed in western Africa during the period of the Atlantic slave trade? a. Swazi b. Lesotho c. Zulu d. Mali e. Asantee Answer: E Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+