Roman Empire
Christianity
Rise of Islam
West Africa
More West Africa
100
Rome first conquered this peninsula around 200 BCE. 
Italian Peninsula
100
Jesus Christ was born in this Roman province on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea.
Judea.
100
Islam originated on this peninsula in the Middle East. 
Arabian Peninsula
100
This massive desert acts as a massive barrier between West Africa and the Mediterranean.
Sahara Desert.
100
These two things helped the growth of the trans-Saharan trade network between North Africa and Ghana.
Introduction of camels and the rise of Islam.
200
How did the Roman Senate respond to Julius Caesar declaring himself "dictator for life"?
By murdering him.
200
Jesus originated from this religion.
Judaism.
200
Before becoming the prophet of Islam, Muhammad had this job.
Trade Caravan / Merchant manager.
200
This large river contributed to the growth of civilization and trade across West Africa.
Niger River.
200
This leader of the Mali Empire was the first to fully embrace Islam and is remembered as likely the richest human in history.
Mansa Musa.
300
Beginning with Augustus, this position became the most powerful office in the Roman Empire.
The Emperor.
300
Jesus often used this literary device to make points or examples to his followers.
Parables
300
What does the term "cultural diffusion" mean?
The spreading of cultural elements from one culture to another (example: pizza!)
300
This large empire facilitated trade and military power in West Africa from 600 to 1200 CE.
Ghana Empire.
300
This textile pattern, starting in Africa, signifies your family, history, values, or even religion. 
Kente cloth.
400
In Latin, the term Pax Romana means...
Roman Peace
400
This former Roman government official later became a highly influential Christian missionary, spreading the religion across the Roman Empire.
Saint Paul.
400
This Pillar of Islam instructs all Muslims to visit Mecca at least once in their life, if they can financially afford it.
Hajj (pilgrimage).
400
This unique trading system became commonplace in West Africa.
Silent Bartering System.
400
"Call and response" is the ancestor which music styles found all across America and the world today?
Jazz, blues, rock and roll, hip-hop.
500
This year marks the official end of the Roman Empire, at least in the west.
476 CE.
500
This Roman Emperor converted to Christianity, becoming the first one to do so.
Constantine.
500
This short-lived Islamic empire spread from Spain to India at its height in 750 CE.
Umayyad Caliphate.
500
This was the most valuable object in medieval Timbuktu due to its rarity.
Books.
500
This early city in West Africa is one of the oldest urban areas in West Africa, famous for its blacksmiths crafting tools and weapons.
Jenne-Jeno.