Cowrie Shell Economy
This small ocean item was used as money in parts of Africa.
What are cowrie shells?
The world’s longest river, located in Africa.
What is the Nile River?
This empire became wealthy from gold and salt trade.
What is Ghana Empire?
This form of government began in Athens where citizens could vote.
What is democracy?
This religion began in Southwest Asia (middle east) and follows the teachings of Jesus.
What is Christianity?
Cowrie shells were valuable because they were rare in inland areas and easy to…
What is carry/transport?
This large desert covers much of North Africa.
What is the Sahara Desert?
This famous ruler of Mali made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Who is Mansa Musa?
This Roman structure was used for gladiator battles.
What is the Colosseum?
This religion was founded by the prophet Muhammad and spread into Africa through trade.
What is Islam?
This economic concept explains why cowrie shells had value due to limited supply.
What is scarcity?
This type of climate dominates central Africa and includes rainforests.
What is tropical climate?
Griots were important because they…
What is preserved history through storytelling?
Greek city-states like Athens and Sparta were independent, meaning they…
What is governed themselves?
This religion began in India and includes beliefs like karma and reincarnation.
What is Hinduism?
Cowrie shells helped trade grow across this major African trade route system.
What is trans-Saharan trade?
This geographic feature made trade across the Sahara difficult but possible with camels.
What is desert / arid land?
This religion spread into West Africa through trade.
What is Islam?
This document established laws and rights for Roman citizens.
What is the Twelve Tables?
This belief system, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, teaches how to end suffering.
What is Buddhism?
Using cowrie shells instead of bartering made trade more efficient because it…
What is provided a standard form of currency / medium of exchange?
How did geography impact where civilizations developed in Africa?
What is near rivers and trade routes for water and resources?
Why were cities like Timbuktu important?
What is centers of trade and learning?
How did geography influence Greek civilization?
What is mountains and seas led to isolated city-states and strong naval trade?
How did religion spread across the Eastern Hemisphere? Give one method and explain.
What is trade, conquest, or cultural diffusion (with explanation)?