Empires of Africa
The type of succession used by Ghana, where mother's line made you king
Materillineal succession.
The most important river to West African civilization and development
The most important animal for establishing trade in the desert
The Camel
The name of the prophet who founded Islam
who is Muhammad
This was the code of conduct for knights in medieval europe
What is chivalry
A vast grassland that covers large areas of Africa
What is the savannah
One of the major trade goods of West Africa, it was usually mined in West Africa and traded outwards
What is gold?
The Muslim traders spread their faith using this holy book
What is the Qu'ran or the Qoran or Koran
The name of the plague that killed much of Europe and was spread by rats
What is the Black Death or Black Plague
The youngest of West African Empires, this Empire was the most dedicated to teaching Islam.
Who was Songhai
A high flat land that makes up much of Africa's geograhy.
What is a plateau
What is Salt?
The city that faithful Muslims must visit at least once in their lifetimes
Mecca
This was the title of the military leader of Japan
Shogun
This group is not a Empire or Kingdom, but language family in East Africa
What is the Indian Ocean
A liquid that is sometimes used to protect travelers from lice
What is mercury
Muslims must pray this many times a day in the direction of Mecca
What is five times a day
This man was the first emperor of Rome, and gives his name to one of our summer months.
Who is Augustus Caesar
The hero King of the Mali Empire who founded it after rebelling from Ghana
Who is Sundiata Keita
The name of the dry grasslands between the Savannah and the Sahara
What is the Sahel?
The final destination for many of the traders on the Trans Saharan Trade Route
Timbuktu
The name of an Islamic Temple, Muslims go here to Worship Allah
What is a Mosque?
This massive church was built by the Byzantine Empire and means, holy wisdom
What is the Hagia Sophia