Ghana
True or False: The Ghanaian kingdom created an empire that existed for the longest amount of time.
True
True or False: Mansa Musa is one of the richest people in history.
true
True or False: The Kingdom of Songhai cannot be considered a theocracy.
false
Which West Africa Kingdom was the first to build an empire?
Ghana
The _____ Desert was a major physical feature that affected West African development.
Sahara
The king surrounded himself with _______ who helped make decisions on laws, war, and city planning.
advisors
The Mali kings were called ______.
Mansas
The Songhai government created a ___ system. This used to pay the army, to develop the cities, and to help the poor.
tax
This kingdom created an empire that was the largest in terms of land size.
Songhai
What city was considered the center of trade, culture, and education in West Africa?
Timbuktu
What was the name of the Ghanaian king?
Dinga Cisse
What was one of the strict rules about the kings in Mali?
There were strict rules, like no one could watch the Mansa eat, and all visitors must be barefoot, bow to the Mansa, and pour dust on their heads.
The Kingdom of Songhai followed this religion
Islam
There were strict rules relating to the king in this kingdom.
Mali
Village entertainers who told history through stories and music were called _____.
griots
What is the meaning of the name: Ghana ?
Warrior King
How were future kings chosen?
by vote
What was the process in Songhai for selecting a king?
The Songhai never established a solid process for selecting the next king
This kingdom conquered most of Mali’s empire as it declined.
Songhai
Identify and explain two factors that made West African Kingdoms important civilizations in history.
various
How many years did the Kingdom of Ghana last?
Almost 1000
300 C.E. until 1235 C.E.
They created an assembly called a _______ that helped the king make decisions.
gbara
The king responsible for Songhai’s rise was ________.
Sunni Ali
In this kingdom, kings were absolute monarchs, meaning their word was final. They were known to wear lots of jewelry and sat on thrones made of pure gold. The king was also the religious leader. Villagers made sacrifices and tributes in his honor
Ghana
Was West Africa’s geography more helpful or harmful to its development? Explain your claim by using evidence (facts and details) from what you have learned.
various