Islam
This is the founder or person who started the Islamic Religion
Muhammad
Once the Ghana Empire declined what West African empire rose up?
Mali Empire
The Songhai could best be described as_________
Traders and Warriors
Mali and Songhai Empires were located where?
West Africa
Mansa Musa is often considered this _________
The richest man in the world.
This is the holy city where Islam Started
Mecca
Mali's Wealth was based upon this natural resource
Gold
The first leader of the Songhai Empire, Sunni Ali, required conquered peoples to do this _______
Pay Tribute or give resources to kingdom.
These natural resources allowed the Mali and Songhai to prosper
Salt and Gold
On Mansa Musa's Pilgrimage to Mecca he gave away so much gold that the price of gold went _____ in Cairo.
Price of gold went down because there was so much in economy.
This word is the name for an Islamic Church
Mosque
This is the first great leader of the Mali Empire who put able people in charge and helped to re-establish the gold salt trade.
Sundiata
The second leader of the Songhai, Askia Muhammad, changed the government. What specific things did he do?
He put family members in charge, and replaced tribute system with taxation.
To the North of the Mali and Songhai Empire this _______________ desert was located.
Sahara
This famous city in the Songhai Empire was a center for Islamic Scholars and education.
Timbuktu
When a someone who practices Islam makes a journey to Mecca, it is called this __________
Hajj/ Pilgrimage
This Mali Leader helped to promote Islam throughout the empire.
Mansa Musa
How was Islam spread throughout the Songhai Empire?
Mosques built, Islamic scholars brought into empire etc..
What are the environments that the Mali and Songhai Lived in?
Savannah and Forest
How did the Islamic Religion end up in West Africa?
Through trade with North African Merchants.
What is one belief of the Islamic religion?
Pray 5 times a day, give money to charity etc..
What is one way Mansa Musa helped to spread Islam in throughout the Mali Empire
Went on a pilgrimage, had mosques built, brought back scholars to Mali Empire.
Why did the Songhai Empire Decline? What led to their decline?
How did the Mali and Songhai's location allow them to prosper?
Near natural resources (Salt/ Gold) , protected from enemies by Sahara desert.
Overall, why were the Songhai and Mali Empires successful?
Control of trade routes, near to natural resources, strong leaders, advanced civilization.