Vocabulary
Large desert in North Africa.
Sahara Desert
Led by the emperor who was called the Mansa.
Mali
Approximately how long is the Nile River?
Over 4,100 miles.
What does Sahara mean?
"Desert"
The last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt before Rome took control.
Cleopatra VII
Traditional African Story-teller
Griot
Includes the Nile River and was governed by the Pharaoh.
Egypt
In what country does the Nile meet the Ocean?
Egypt
Where is the Sahara desert located?
The Sahara desert is located in North Africa.
It covers much of North Africa stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. North of the Sahara is the Mediterranean Sea.
Leader of the army for the city of Carthage and spent his life waging war on the city of Rome.
Hannibal
Refers to all of Africa below the Sahara Desert
Sub-Saharan Africa
Began in 1070 BCE when it gained its independence from Egypt and lasted 1400 years.
Often referred to as Nubia.
Kush
What month does the Nile annually flood in?
September
What is the most common language spoken in the Sahara region.
Arabic
Fierce Warrior and chief who built an army and defeated many chiefdoms, uniting many tribes under one kingdom, or "Nation.
Shaka Zulu
Dry climate zone with hot/cold temperatures.
Desert
Swahili is spoken in this East African nation.
Kenya or Uganda
The most important thing the Nile provided to the Ancient Egyptians.
Fertile land.
How many countries does the Sahara desert cover?
11
Who was Sundiata Keita of Mali?
He was the found of the Mali Empire in West Africa. He ruled from 1235 to 1255 CE.
His nickname is the Lion King of Mali, which inspired Disney.
A spoken record of past events.
Oral Tradition (Oral History)
Capital City was Koumbi Saieh
Ghana
Name two countries the Nile crosses
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, or Burundi.
This desert is larger than the Sahara.
Antarctic Polar Desert of Antarctica
Famous Mali Emperor who made a lavish pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He may have been the wealthiest person in history.
"Salt and gold and profit (woo!)"
He included camels loaded with gold. He gave away and spent so much gold he destabilized some economies on his trip.
Mansa Musa