Geography of Africa
In what region would you find the world's largest desert
The Sahara Desert
What major natural resources are found in Africa?
Salt, gold, copper, iron
This civilization was the first to use gold coins
Aksum Empire
This ruler ruled over the present-day region of Nigeria. She trained to be a warrior and became queen of Zazzau after her brother’s death. She led an army of 20,000 men into battle.
Queen Amina
These food are commonly eaten in Africa
Rice, Yams, Fufu, and Stew
What is the climate like in the Mediterranean?
Summers are warm, winters are cold and rainy
What two major rivers supported many civilizations in Africa?
The Nile and Niger Rivers
This empire had women who served as commanders and advisors to the king
Kush Empire
This ruler was a female pharaoh. As a ruler of Egypt, she was successful in establishing trade routes, enriching the economy and creating massive construction projects.
Hatshepsut
This is a professional storyteller who served the kings and would memorize famous stories and pass down history.
A Griot
What did the Savanna support
Rain in the Savanna supported agriculture.
What is Trans-Saharan trade?
Trade across the Sahara Desert.
This empire was the center of trade and held important places of worship
Mali Empire
This ruler converted to Christianity and made it the official religion of the empire. He was one of the first rulers in history to put the holy cross on his gold coins.
King Ezana
The two main religions in Africa are..
Islam and Christianity
What is the climate like in the rainforest?
Hot and wet year-round
This resource was traded from the NORTH to the SOUTH
Salt
The city of Goa was an important trade center in this empire
Songhai Empire
This ruler was a powerful woman who led battles against the Romans who threatened invasion over the demand for taxes in the region. She took the head of Augustus statue as a symbol she would not yield to the Romans.
Queen Amanirenas
Many believe that giving respect to this group will be a blessing for a long life
Adults
What great kingdoms existed in the tropical Sahel?
The Mali and Ghana Kingdoms
This resource was traded from the SOUTH to the NORTH
Gold
This empire had a thriving city of over 18,000 people
The Great Zimbabwe Empire.
This ruler lived in the southeast region of Africa. He united more than one hundred tribes against colonial rule. He was also a diplomat and would negotiate with nearby regions.
Shaka King of Zulu
Music from this city is believed to be the birthplace of blues-style music.
Timbuktu