Islam Basics
What kind of geographical feature is Arabia?
Peninsula
Name ONE way Islam spread.
Trade OR Conquest
Africa is the ______ largest continent in the world.
2nd
What were the 3 main trade items in West Africa?
Salt, gold, slaves
What kingdom did Mansa Musa rule?
Mali
Who was Muhammad
Founder of Islam
Trade routes connected which 3 continents?
Africa, Asia, & Europe
What important river is the life-blood of West Africa?
Niger River
First civilization in West Africa.
Ghana
What religion did he help spread in West Africa?
Islam
Name the Five Pillars of Islam.
1. Faith
2. Prayer
3. Charity
4. Fasting
4. Pilgrimage
How were merchants important in spreading Islam?
Sharing their beliefs
Who were best equipped to travel through the Saharan Desert?
Caravans
Second kingdom of West Africa.
Mali
What major city did Mansa Musa take a pilgrimage to because of his faith?
Mecca
What holy city do Muslims need to make a pilgrimage to at least once?
Mecca
What region of Africa converted to Islam because of the merchants?
West Africa
Which city became a center of trade & education in West Africa?
Timbuktu
What were the griots' job in the tribe?
Preserving history, storytelling, geneology
What is Mansa Musa most famous for?
Being one of the richest leaders in history
What happened to Muslim culture during the Golden Age of Islam?
Advancements in math, science, navigation, and medicine
What Islamic empire were Mehmed II & Suleiman the Magnificent a part of?
Ottoman Empire
Name the 4 geographical regions of Africa.
Sahara, Sahel, rainforest, savanna
Third kingdom of West Africa.
Songhai
How did his pilgrimage affect the Kingdom of Mali?
Increased it's popularity and wealth