Ghana
What led to increased trading in Ghana?
Farming/agricultural surplus'
The holiest shrine is Islam, Cube Shaped.
The Kaaba
West African kingdoms like Mali gained immense wealth due to their large supply of what resources?
Gold and salt
What did Mughal emperor Shah Jahan build as a memorial to his wife during the 17th century?
The Taj Mahal
Ability to ride horses well and to wage war.
Why was gold equal to salt when trading?
People needed salt! It was valuable to the diet.
the main practices for Muslims are known as the ____ of Islam
Pillars
In the Empire of Mali, who was Mali's greatest leader?
Mansa Musa
What city was converted to the Ottoman capital of Istanbul in 1453?
Constantinople
China
How was the Camel important to trade?
Allowed for more trade and travel for longer distances.
What was the name of the book written by Ibn Battuta about his travels?
The Rihlah
This famous traveler visited Mali on his journey throughout the Middle East in the 1300s. He wrote down his accounts in the Rihla!
Ibn Battuta
Tolerated all cultures and religions
Yuan Dynasty
Ghana was connected to which trading network?
the prophet of Islam is
Muhammad
Name one important trading city within the kingdom of Mali
Timbuktu, Gao, Djenne
What was the official religion of the Ottoman Empire?
Islam
Ideas and inventions spread with trade between Europe and China. Time of Peace!
Name 3 inventions that were important for trans-Saharan trade.
clock, compass, maps, astrolabe
A follower of Islam is known as a
Muslim
What does the "Kingdom of Mali" translate to?
"the place where the king lives"
Who were the janissaries?
Slaves trained to fight
How far did the Mongol Empire expand?
It stretched across Europe and Asia.