The three major West African empires increased their wealth by
taxing all trade in their region.
What most affected ancient West African trade?
natural landforms
What's an advantage of paying attention to the work?
Getting it done in a fraction of the time and getting a break sooner
The emperors of Mali were known as
Mansas.
Europeans developed an increased desire to explore African wealth.
enemy nations using sophisticated warfare to overpower the outdated tactics of the empire
Islam was introduced into West Africa by
traders.
What works better, complaining or compromising?
Hahahaha
For which action did Ghana use its large army?
gaining the obedience of Ghana’s neighbors
One of the goods the Songhai empire exported was
gold.
Which is the best correlation between the introduction of Islam and an increase in literacy?
People needed to know how to read in order to be devout practitioners of Islam.
What is Artyom's favorite food?
Sunflower seeds.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were known as the Kingdoms of
Salt and Gold.
Under Emperor Askia the Great, Songhai flourished as a center for
trade, technology and learning
Which of these events occurred first?
the introduction of Islam into West Africa
One of Musa’s notable characteristics was that he
ruled as the first Muslim emperor.
What was Askia the Great’s attitude toward learning?
He wanted to renew its importance.
The journey to Mecca that each Muslim is expected to take at least once is known as
the Hajj.
What does Artyom do when he has a bad day?
Just start over and choose to have a good day.
The empire of Songhai was originally part of
Mali.
Do teachers want to take things away?
NO! We would rather give than take
When does John usually have a good day?
WHEN EVER HE PUTS HIS MIND TO IT
What animal was used to transport goods across the Sahara Desert?
camel
Which was an unintended result of Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?
Europeans developed an increased desire to explore African wealth.
The main import of the West African kingdoms was
salt.
Which of the following is true of Askia the Great?
He was a proponent of learning and culture.