Ghana 1
What 2 resources did Ghana have?
Salt and Gold
What animal did Ghana used to help with trade?
Camel
Mali was considered a powerful and what empire?
Wealthy
When did Mali reach is richest time?
During Mansa Musa's reign
What caused Mali's decline?
Outside kingdoms takings control of trade routes.
Where was the Salt located?
North
Why could camel travel so easily in the sand for so long?
They had pads on their wide feet that allowed them to walk in the sand. They could go a long time without eating.
Why was Timbuktu important?
It was a huge trade center
What was significant about Mansa Musa
He was famous for being one of the richest people in the world.
What is Djenne?
A trade city
Where was the Gold located?
South
What caused Ghana's decline?
Climate, weather patterns, internal conflicts
What body of water was Timbuktu located on?
Niger River
Mansa Musa went on a long trip and took a lot of people with him. What is that trip called?
Pilgrimage
What was salt used for?
Replace body's salt
Preserve meat
Seasoning
Salt was used as ?
Money
Who overtook Ghana?
Mali
What landform did Mali border?
Sahara Desert
What did Mansa Musa do to harm the economy?
Give away gold which is why he is shown on a map holding a nugget of gold.
What bodies of water are located on each side of Africa?
Atlantic and Indian Ocean
How did Ghana make money for the empire?
Traders passing through
What was Kumbi Selah and why was it important?
A major trade center and because of its location.
How did Mali's empire make money?
Taxing all goods coming in
What did Mansa Musa have built during his reign?
Schools
Libraries
Universities
What body of water is located to the north of Africa?
Mediterranean Sea