African Leaders
Who was the founder of the kingdom of Mali?
Sundial
Which products did muslim merchants come to East Africa to buy?
Coffe and copper
Besides gold and salt, which three products were commonly traded in the kingdom of Ghana?
In what order was how the Soninke lived in large farming communities?
1
In what order did Mali conquer the empire of Ghana?
1
Who was the Muslim leader of the Songhai Empire who conquered Mali?
Sunni Ail
Who is a kente?
A brightly colored handmade garment
Which three objects did the Non create out of iron?
Hoes, Spears, arrows
The Soninke conquer their neighbors and organize into an empire
2
Mansa Must becomes emperor of Mali
2
Who was the emperor who expanded Mali and brought enormous wealth to his country?
Mansa Musa
What does the place name "Zimbabwe" mean?
Stone houses
From which of the three following materials do West Africans make traditional statues?
Clay, Ivory, Wood
The kings of Ghana becomes wealthy controlling trade throughout west Africa
3
Mansa Musa travels to Mecca
3
Who was the Songhai emperor that reestablished Timbuktu as a center of learning?
Askia the Great
Under which kin did Ghanas territory and military powers reach its height?
Tunka Manin
Which of the three crops did Banta farmers grow?
Beans, Melons, Rice
Muslims invade the kingdom of Ghana
4
Meghan becomes emperor of Mali
4
Which city became an important trading city of the Mali empire?
Timbuktu
A group of rebels rises up against the rules of Ghana
5
The Tuareg attacks Timbuktu
5