Kingdoms of Africa
What three ancient kingdoms were in the same spot?
Ghana Empire, Songhai Empire, and the Mali Empire
What was the most traded item in Ancient Africa?
Gold and/or Salt
Do camels have webbed feet?
Yes
Who was the king of the Mali Empire?
Mansa Musa
What does "Sahara" mean in Arabic?
Desert
Are camels born with humps?
No
What river were the kingdoms of Mali, Songhai, and Ghana closest to?
The Niger River
Overall, what ranking is the Sahara at for largest deserts?
3rd largest desert in the world
Are camels herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores?
Herbivores
What is the most used language in Africa?
Arabic
How much of Africa does the Sahara cover?
25%
When did women usually marry?
12-13 years old
True or False: Camels store water in their humps.
False
What was the earliest recorded African Civilization?
Ancient Egypt
What were the guides called who helped you in the Sahara Desert?
Tuaregs
Children were often considered adults at what age?
around the age of 12
In what body stream do camels store water in?
The blood stream
What is the most used modern African currency?
The CFA Franc