People
He was the founder of The Ghana Empire
Who is Dinga Cisse?
What is The Sahara Desert
This form of trade was successful in Ancient West Africa
What is silent barter?
These two religions came to dominate most of Ancient Africa
What are Islam and Christianity?
What river was important to ancient West African civilizations?
The Niger River
The Lion King was based off of his life
Who is Sundiata Keita?
What is Mediterranean?
These two resources were essential for the success of Ancient Africa Trading
What are salt and gold?
This structure was known to be an upright stone slab or pillar, often decorated with carvings or inscriptions, and used as a monument.
What is a stele?
What were the highways used to move goods around Africa called?
What are Trans-Saharan Trade Routes?
Who is Hannibal Barca?
What Ecosystem is home to grasslands, Elephants, Zebras and Lions?
What is The Savanna
Mansa Musa permanently decreased the value of WHAT in Cairo while on his pilgrimage to Mecca?
What is gold?
This is a Muslim place of worship
What is a mosque?
What are the three important civilizations of Ancient West Africa? Please list in order from oldest to newest.
What are Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
He is thought to be one of the richest men to ever live
Who is Mansa Musa
What is salt?
This kingdom was an early leader of gold trade
These people were known as the storytellers and upholders of oral traditions in Ancient Africa
Who are Griots?
What type of burial monuments were built in Kush and Egypt?
What are step pyramids?
He was the founder of the Songhai Empire
Who is Sunni Ali?
This was sourced primarily from West Africa, along the Niger River
What is gold
This city was a center of trade, learning, and culture during the Mali Empire
What is Timbuktu?
Mansa Musa took a pilgrimage here
What is Mecca?
What was the name for "Emperor" in the Mali Empire?
What is "Mansa"