Mansa Musa
Who was Mansa Musa?
He is the ruler of Mali from 1312 C.E. to 1337 C.E.
Give three reasons why the Niger River was important?
-Provided fertile land
-Source of water
-Contained a lot of fish
-It was the highway of trade in West Africa
(4 just in case)
What was the biggest kingdom in West Africa?
The Songhai Empire (1464 to 1591 AD)
Which Language and Religion were spread around the Western side of Africa’s trade routes?
(a)English, Hinduism
(b)Hebrew, Muslims
(c)Islam,Muslim
(c)Islam,Muslim
What were the Islamic Religious Practices in West Africa?
Read the Quran in Arabic, fasted, worshipped in mosques, made pilgrimages, and gave alm. Alm : Alms are money, food, or other material goods donated to people living in poverty. Providing alms is often considered an act of virtue or charity.
What item did Mansa Musa take when he traveled?
He took gold.
Name four vegetation zones in West Africa that dominated African agriculture.
The desert, semidesert, savanna, and forest.
Which kingdom developed first in West Africa
The Ghana Empire
______was one of the early Empires that had a great impact on Islamic culture and faith.
_Ghana_____
Which side does Muslim West Africans face when praying daily?
They face Mecca.
How long did Mansa Musa’s Journey to Mecca take?
(a)1 year
(b)2years
(c)4 years
(b)2 years
Which present day country on the map of Africa lies on and is built on the past city of Dhar-Tichitt?
Mauritania
Cause:Because of the the Battle of Tondibi...(give three effects)
-Songhai lost a lot of its wealth
-The Morrocan Army was able to gain resources from Songhai
-The Songhai empire collapsing
How does Cultural Diffusion affect West Africa?
It gave out influence to West Africa for a more developed culture and nation.
True or False: Muslim West Africans still practice their old religious practices even though most of them are adapted to the Muslim Religion.
True.
How did Mansa Musa impact the world from his pilgrimage?
He was able to make others believe the truth that he rules a rich,wealthy and powerful kingdom.
How much of the Sahara is covered by sand dunes?
Approximately 25 percent.
In this multiple choice:Who is the first king of Songhai
A.Sundiata Keita
B.Ahmad al-Mansur
C.Sunni Ali
C.Sunni Ali
In which Century did____bring____ and Muslims Merchants to West Africa?
_Trans Saharans__
_Traders________
8th century
Name one of the Muslim religious festivals that Muslim West Africans celebrate.
Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha
How did Mansa Musa expanded the empire’s territory and power during his reign? (Explain, Three Reasons )
-By expanding the trading routes
-Using his army
-Mining Salt and Gold
Give three points of what makes the Geographic makeup of West Africa help the people thrive?
-Fertile land by some rivers.
-Niger river was a major highway for trade.
- Grasses helped cattles survive so they could eat their meat.
-Some parts of Africa had long rainy seasons, while in some parts it rained all year around.
(4 just incase one wasn't said)
Which kingdom took advantage of Mali’s decline and conquered most of their empire?
The Songhai Empire
How did Islam changed the West African Community?Give 3 examples explain your explanation.
It changed the way people worked,communicated,and lived.(explanation will be decided on judge)
Give four examples of how did the spread of Islam in West Africa change the lives of people there?
Mosques and universities were built.
People started practising Islamic practices.
People started to go on pilgrimages to holy Islamic sites.
They learned to read Arabic in order to read the Quran.