Definitions
Sahara Desert
the world's largest and hottest desert 3,000 miles
The most important trading city to make money in Ancient Africa?
Timbuktu?
Ancient Ghana and Mali are apart of which two regions of Africa
East and West Africa
How long is the Nile River?
4,000
What is the capital of New Jersey
Trenton
Caravan
a group of merchants traveling through the Sahara sell goods as a form of transportation with camels.
What were the two most popular products to see in East and West Africa explain why.
Gold and Salt
Gold = to make coins and jewelry
Salt = to season food and to preserve it
How many years did Ancient Mali exist the number of years and years
1200-1500 and 300 years
How many miles is the Niger River
2,610 miles
What county is Paterson in?
Passaic
Castes
Social Class
Why was livestsock, iron, and slaves important in ancient Africa
Iron = make weapons
Livestock = to sell and eat animals
Slaves = were prisoners of war and worked for free
Mansa Musa
The Mediterranean Sea
What are the dates for Hispanic Heritage Month
Feudal Society
A small ruling class owned the land, and peasants worked the land in exchange for protection and other services
In this specific city yes they were making a lot of money but many people came here to do? how many scholars were there?
built great mosques, not only for spiritual practice, but also as centers of learning of mathematics, law, grammar, history, geography, astronomy and astrology.
25,000 scholars
Who was the leader of the Songhai Empire?
Sunni Ali
How many miles is the Gambia River?
695-700 miles
What states are Kamala Harris and Tim Walsh from?
Mining
the process of extracting valuable materials from the Earth, such as minerals, metals, and other natural resources:
Why was it important for ancient civilizations to be near water?
water provided essential needs like drinking water, fertile land for agriculture through flooding, a means of transportation, and access to fish for food, allowing them to develop complex societies and economies by facilitating farming and trade.
The Ancient Mali Empire traded with these countries? How many years did the Songhai Empire last?
127 years, China, France, and other African Kingdoms
Which two oceans are near Africa and what is the capital of Eygpt
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean and Cairo
What sneakers did Mr. Mccollum have on Friday?
Cherry 12s