ghana
Koumbi Saleh
What was the capital city of the Empire of Ghana?
salt mines in the past.
what is mali known for?
Sunni Ali
What leader first established the Songhai Empire?
25 years
how many years did Mansa Musa rule?
from the belief that the creation of living forms is God's prerogative.
Why were there no pictures of people or Allah in Islamic art or in mosques?
"Warrior King"
What did 'ghana' mean in the language of the people of Ghana?
west Africa
where was the empire of mali located?
Niger River
What river ran along much of the Songhai Empire?
Sundiata Keita
who was Mansa's grandfather?
successor of the prophet Muhammad
what is a caliph in islam?
Who was the first king of the Empire of Ghana?
Sundiata Keita
What ruler united the local tribes and formed the Empire of Mali?
Gao
What was the capital city of the Songhai Empire?
Islamic Faith
what religion did mansa musa practice?
Merchant.
What is the most honored profession in the Islamic Empire?
iron and gold.
What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to become wealthy?
mansa
What was the title of the ruler of the Empire of Mali?
islam
What religion played an important role in the Songhai government and culture?
He wanted to learn to read.
Why did Mansa Musa build a university in Timbuktu?
the Middle East, northern Africa, the Iberian peninsula (Spain), and parts of Asia into India.
Where was the Islamic Empire located?
What major empire did the Empire of Ghana become part of after it collapsed?
Islam
What religion played an important role in the Mali government?
Mali empire
What empire ruled the region prior to the Songhai Empire?
gold
what did Mansa give away on his journey to mecca?
Roman, Byzantine, Persian, and Mesopotamian architecture and all other lands
Where did the Muslims get inspiration for their architectural designs?