Trans-Saharan Trade
This religion spread across the Trans-Saharan trade routes.
Islam
What is the holy book of Islam?
Quran
What religion played an important role in the Mali government?
Islam
What is a Muslim place of worship?
Mosque
What are the three CONTINENTS that Trans-Saharan trade routes spanned across?
Europe, Asia (Arabian Peninsula), Africa
What is Muhammad considered by Muslims?
Last prophet.
Name the three Sudanic Kingdoms
Mali, Ghana, Songhai
Mecca is located in Modern Day ___________.
Saudi Arabia
What were the main two commodities traded along the Trans-Saharan trade routes?
Salt & Gold
What was the Hijrah?
Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina, where he established Medina as the capital of the Islamic Empire.
Known for his wealth and his famous pilgrimage to Mecca, this Malian king was a devout Muslim that spread Islam around his Kingdom.
Mansa Musa
Islam, Christianity and Judaism are all _____________ religions.
Monotheistic, Abrahamic
This trade language was a a mix of the Banu and Arabic languages.
Swahili
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Faith, Prayer, Almsgiving, Fasting and pilgrimage.
Who was the first Malian king?
Sundiata
What were the name of the Islamic dynasty that took over after the death of Muhammad/
Umayyad Dynasty
This city, established by Mansa Musa became an Islamic center of trade, technology, and scholarship under the Songhai empire.
Timbuktu
What was the reason behind the Sunni, Shia split?
Conflict over who should rule over the Islamic Caliphate/Empire.
What was the reason for the success of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
They were located along major trading routes.
Name one Islamic Achievement.
Development of Arabic Numerals & Algebra, astronomy, astrolabe, solar calendar, lateen sail, advancements in medicine, etc.