Geography
Where in the world were the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires located?
Western Africa
Polytheistic
Which of these Empires came first: Ghana, Mali, or Songhai?
Ghana
Why was salt a valuable commodity in the ancient & Medieval periods?
It was used to preserve and flavor food
What group was below vassal kings in Ghana's society?
The Middle Class: Merchants, traders, etc
What river did ghana, Mali, and Songhai settle along?
The Niger River
What religion was predominantly practiced in the Mali Empire?
Islam
What was built in the Mali Empire following Mansa Musa's pilgrimage?
Universities, Libraries, Mosques, other public buildings
What resource did Ghana, Mali, and Songhai EXPORT?
Gold
What leader unified and organized the Songhai Empire?
Sunni Ali
What ocean is located to the East of Africa?
Indian Ocean
Where did Mansa Musa make his pilgrimage to?
Mecca
What was Mansa Musa most well known for?
Giving away tons of gold on his pilgrimage.
What animal was used to help traders cross the Sahara Desert?
Camels
What ruler of the Mali Empire was the wealthiest person in history?
Mansa Musa
What is the name of the desert in Southern Africa?
Kalahari Desert
What is a mosque?
A Muslim temple/place of worship
What material did the people of Ghana make their tools out of?
Iron
What resource did Ghana, Mali, and songhai IMPORT?
Salt
Which empire fell after being invaded by Morocco?
Songhai Empire
Name the different vegetation zones located throughout Africa.
Desert, Grassland (sahel & savanna), and Rainforest
What is the name of the pilgrimage that Mansa Musa made?
Hajj
What city from the Mali Empire became a center for learning?
Timbuktu
What land based trade route was primarily used by the West African Empires.
Trans-Saharan trade route
Provide one reason the Ghana Empire fell.
Muslim groups (Almoravids) invaded, Overgrazing, Internal rebellion, Conquered by the Mali Empire