Mali
What was the kingdom's most famous leader?
Mansa Musa
How did they gain power?
Controlling trade and travel in the region
Who did they conquer to get their trade and army so large?
Mali
Where does each muslim have to travel at least once in their lives?
Mecca
Who is their savior and messiah
Jesus Christ
What kind of trade were they known for?
Salt and Gold
How did they gain their many territories?
Their large and skilled army as well as their riches.
How did they become powerful?
Trade and massive military strength
How much of Africa identifies as Muslim?
About 50%
Was Christianity in Africa before or after colonialism?
Before
What religion were the majority of their people following?
Islam
What faith did most of their followers follow?
Christianity
What did most of their citizens follow as their religions?
Traditional African religions
When did Islam gain a boost in popularity in Africa?
During the Almoravid rule
Is Christianity more popular in Africa than Islam?
Yes
Who did they take the salt and gold mining from?
Ghana
What century did the Almoravids declare war on them?
The 11th century
What were the laws based upon?
The Muslim rules
When did Islam enter the African continent?
In the 8th century
Who converted many Christians to Muslim?
The Almoravids
What is Mansa Musa's full name?
Mansa Kankan Musa I
How was their royal line preserved?
The sister of the King gave birth to the next in line for the throne
Who did the entire civilization develop from?
A small community of fishermen
Where did Islam originate from?
Mecca and Medina
Who brought Christianity to Ethiopia?
Frumentius