African Leaders
Who demonstrated Mali’s wealth through a famous pilgrimage to Mecca?
Who is Mansa Musa?
Which empire became powerful through gold and salt trade?
What is Mali Empire or the Kingdom of Ghana?
What river influenced/helped the development of ancient West African Kingdoms/Empires?
What is The Niger River
Definition of either Christianity or Islam. - Study Guide
Christianity: A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth that originated in modern-day Israel and Palestine during the 1st century CE
Islam: A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Muhammad that originated in modern-day Saudi Arabia during the 7th century CE
What was the capital city of the Mali Empire, known as the Center of Education?
What is Timbuktu?
Which leader successfully stopped the Portuguese by forming strategic alliances?
Who is Queen Nzinga?
What was Timbuktu famous for during Mali’s golden age?
What is It's schools/universities, libraries, architecture of public buildings and mosques to spread education and Islam across the Empire and Africa?
What was Queen Nzinga known for during her reign?
Strategic alliances, conflict with her brother, strong military presence, and defending her homeland from the Portuguese and European slavery.
People who share the same language, traditions, values, and culture. - Study Guide
What are Ethnic Groups?
Name 1 region of Africa and what their climate is like.
Sahara - Largest and hottest desert, extremely dry with little rainfall.
Sahel- Between drier and Tropical.
Savannah- Decent rainfall and grasslands.
Rainforests- Heavy rainfall and huge diversity of animals and plant life.
What was does Mansa mean in English?
What is King/Ruler?
How did Songhai maintain control over its vast territory?
What is Government of governorships?
Which empire was known for their advanced tax system?
Songhai Empire
professional storytellers called ____ who used oral tradition and proverbs to teach history and entertain their communities.
Who are Griots?
When millions of Africans (approximately 15 million)were forced to travel to the Americas between the 1500s and 1800s
What is Transatlantic Slave Trade/European Slave Trade?
He led a rebellion that overthrew Sunni Baru in 1493 CE, and the victorious leader gave himself the title “Askia” and become Emperor of Songhai - In your guided notes in the Politics section.
Who is Askia Muhammad/Muhammad Ture?
How did the Benin Empire gain wealth?
What is Trade, including ivory and pepper?
Name at least 2 artistic achievements of the African Civilizations. - Study Guide
What is Clothing, Dance, Masks, Music, Sculptures?
Countries or leaders working together to solve problems without fighting, using communication and negotiation instead
What is Diplomacy?
Geography: What modern/present day country was Benin located in during their reign as a Kingdom?
What is Nigeria?
The Benin Empire was ruled by a king, what was their title?
What is Oba?
Why were the Benin Bronzes important?
What is Showed the wealth, power, and sophistication of the Benin Empire?
Name the two major stops/destinations that Mansa Musa pilgrimaged to.
What is Cairo and Mecca?
Culture that formed on the coast of East Africa due to the trading partnerships of African, Arabian, and Persian merchants that blended their ideas about religion, language, and architecture.
What is Swahili?
Name of the group that migrated from West Africa to settle throughout Central Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa between 3000 BCE and 1500 CE.
Who are the Bantu?