Key Figures:
Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?
Sundiata Keita
The Ghanian empire had its capitol near this- it helped with farming!
The Niger River delta.
Which empire fell after Moroccan forces invaded with firearms?
Songhai
What two resources were most important to West African trade?
Gold and Salt
Which Mali city became a center of Islamic learning?
Timbuktu
Which Mali ruler made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca?
Mansa Musa
One of the main differences between the Soninke religion and Christianity is the use of ___________________, or believing that previous family members can influence life now.
Ancestor worship
What weakened Mali's hold on its empire after the reign of Mansa Musa?
It was too big!
Which river was vital for trade in Mali and Songhai?
Niger River
Camels can travel how far per day in the desert?
20 miles
Who was the first great ruler of Songhai?
Sunni Ali
What role did griots play in preserving history?
They were oral historians who kept traditions alive.
In what order did the three empires we studied have power?
1. Ghana
2. Mali
3. Songhai
Which empire controlled trade routes after Mali declined?
Songhai
How was Islam different in Songhai than it was in Mali?
In Songhai, it became the official state religion, while it was not in Mali.
Which Songhai leader promoted Islam and education?
Askia Muhammad
What is the difference between the savanna and the sahel?
The sahel has less vegetation than the savanna and is closer to the desert.
What caused the decline of Ghana (you need TWO reasons)?
Loss of control over trade routes and invasions by Almoravids.
How did trade impact the Mali empire?
How was did Islam impact the Mali empire?
Mansa Musa's hajj put Mali on the map to the rest of the world and allowed traders to expand trade.
The map that we viewed that included the image of Mansa Musa is called _____________.
The Catalan Atlas
What was the biggest difference between succession in Ghana and succession in Islamic countries?
Succession in Ghana was matrilineal, in the Islamic countries it was patrilineal.
How did technology contribute to Songhai's defeat? RAnswer the question in a complete sentence!
Technology contributed to Songhai's defeat, because guns and cannons gave the Moroccan army a huge advantage over the army of Songhai.
How did trade allow Ghana to become more powerful? RAnswer in complete sentences!
Tr
How did Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca influence the global awareness of Africa?
People in Europe and Asia became aware of sub-Saharan Africa and its wealth!