TRADE
The Mali traded these three trade items...
gold, salt and silk
The Gulf of Guinea is in the north of Africa. (True or False)
False, in the west
How did the empire of Ghana become wealthy?
They became wealthy because of trade and their production of gold and silk.
Was the first religion in Mali communicating with people's ancestors to ensure the spirits would provide food? (True or False)
True, the first religion did communicate with people's ancestors to ensure the spirits provided food.
The two famous kings of the Songhai Empire were Sunni Ali and _________?
Mansa Musa
What trade item did the Mali empire live on top of?
gold
Is the Atlantic Ocean to the west or the east of the Atlas Mountains?
West of the Atlas Mountains
What's the order of social classes in the Empire of Songhai?
The order was:
- king
- priest
- soldiers
- civilians
- slaves
What is the fifth pillar of Islam?
Hajj/Pilgrimage
In the Songhai Empire, what was a major government achievement?
Mansa Musa and Sunni Ali divided the empire into 5 provinces.
Was the Songhai empire the only empire that traded slaves? (True or False)
True
The Nile is the second largest river in Africa. (True or False)
False, it's the Congo River
What does Askia mean?
It means general or high military rank.
In what way did Sunni Ali promote peace in Songhai?
Sunni Ali promoted peace by tolerating all religions.
Mansa means _______?
Mansa means king or emperor.
Mali taxed their people... (True or False)
False
Is the White Nile at the bottom of the Nile River or in the middle?
Bottom of the river
How did Sunni Ali unify the people of Mali?
They were unified by trade and bribery.
When relatives pass away where would the family put them to rest, in Ghana?
The family would bury them where they go to worship and pray.
Did Mansa Musa have a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Yes to encourage learning.
Why did the people of Songhai not support Suni Baru?...
They didn't like the Trade connection
The Kalahari desert is in the North of Africa and the Sahara Desert is in the south. (True or False)
What did Sundiata do when his army was off duty?
He would take 60,000 men to carry 300 pounds of gold.
How were the people influenced to go to Mecca, in Mali?
The people were influenced by Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca because he encouraged learning and provided it for free to his people.
What year did Mansa Musa die?
Mansa Musa was born on the year c. 1280 and died on the year c. 1337.