Geography
The largest hot desert in the world
What is the Sahara?
This religion brought Arabic and other cultural aspects to Africa.
What is Islam?
The Nok people made significant advancements using this resource.
What is iron?
The native people of North Africa who would eventually begin trading with colonists from Europe.
Who are the Berbers?
The two most valuable trade goods of Africa.
What are gold and salt?
The mountain range in Northern Africa
What are the Atlas Mountains
What is Christianity?
Unfortunately, the advancement of tools and technology can sometimes lead to this because of not letting the forest recover.
What is deforestation?
These "People people" were made up of 500 different tribes who spoke 500 different languages.
Who are the Bantu?
Allegedly the richest man to have ever lived.
Who was Mansa Musa?
A body of freshwater located in the middle of the desert
What is an oasis
The blending of African and Arabian culture led to this unique culture of East Africa.
What is Swahili?
This city in West Africa transformed into an Islamic city of culture, literature, and science.
What is Timbuktu?
This King of Aksum conquered his rivals, the Kush.
Most West African kings became rich by keeping these for themselves, even if their subjects were the ones to find them.
What are gold nuggets?
This peninsula jutting out of East Africa, resembling a rhino's
What is the horn of Africa?
These pillars were erected as a symbol of the king of Aksum's power and faith.
What are stelas?
Information was passed down from person to person using this technique.
What is oral tradition?
The story tellers teach morals and parables through performance and pass on information to the next generation.
Who are griots?
This is a gift or sacrifice made to a more powerful tribe in exchange for protection or to be left alone.
What is a tribute?
This island off the coast of East Africa acted as a checkpoint for all goods entering and leaving.
What is Kilwa?
The leader of Mali was Islamic and became famous for his religious journey to Mecca, often called this.
What is a Hajj?
These boats were made with large sails and helped transport goods along the coasts of Africa and Asia.
What are dhows?
These Europeans came to Africa and caused a lot of the kingdoms to decline
Who are the Portuguese?
East Africans mastered these trade winds in order to sail quickly from Africa to India and China.
What are monsoons?