Songhai
What led to the raise of the Songhai Empire?
The decline of Mali
This desert stretches across the northern part of Africa
Sahara
What were the main goods traded by the East African city-states?
Gold, ivory, and slaves
What was the main source of wealth for the Ghana Empire?
Gold trade
Who was the most famous ruler of Mali known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca?
Mansa Musa
Brutal king of the Songhai Empire
Who is Sunni Ali?
What spread into Africa by way of Roman trade and soldier lines?
Christianity
Red Sea
Which river was important for trade in the Ghana Empire?
What city became the center of trade and learning in Mali?
Timbuktu
What was the capital city of the Songhai Empire?
Gao
What role did music play in African cultures?
It was used for ceremonies, celebrations, and storytelling
Which civilization was the first West African trading Kingdom
Ghana
Ghana was on the trade routes of what?
Salt and Gold
What product was Mali renowned for explorting?
Gold
Name one key factor that contributed to the Songhai Empire's wealth
Control of trade routes
Name a common feature of African oral traditions.
Storytelling and proverbs
The largest mountain in Africa, located in the Eastern region of the continent.
Mt. Kilimanjaro
How did the introduction of Islam influence Ghana?
It brought new trade partners and cultural exchanges
How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage affect the economy of Mali?
It attracted attention and increased trade
Great leader of the Songhai who achieved much and made the government more efficient.
Who is Askia Muhammad?
The connection among people by blood, marriage, or adoption.
What is kinship?
Longest river in the world and passes through Eastern to Northern Africa
What is the Nile?
What is oral tradition?
What animal was needed to trade across the desert
Camel