Vocabulary
This term describes the interior of Africa as a raised, flat region.
What is plateau
This line of latitude receives the most rainfall in Africa.
What is the equator.
This empire was founded around the year 300 by the Soninke people.
What is Ghana
This term means a connection based on family relationships.
What is kinship
This is a material found nature that people can use.
What is a natural resource
This is the largest desert in the world, located in Africa?
What is the Sahara
This ruler led a rebellion against Sumanguru to free his people.
Who is Sundiata
This group of people descended from a common ancestor.
What is a lineage
This term refers to the division of jobs and skills within a society.
What is labor specialization
These two major rivers in West Africa were important for travel and trade.
What are the Niger and Senegal Rivers
This wealthy ruler made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324.
Who is Mansa Musa
People visit these places to pray, ask for advice, and make offerings.
What are shrines
This is a group made up of related families.
What is a clan
This region's rainfall allowed farmers to grow crops like millet and sorghum.
What is the savanna
This empire became the largest trading empire in West Africa.
What is Songhai
This religion spread through East Africa through trade and monks.
What is Christianity.