African Geography
Moist densely wooded areas with different plants and animals
What is a rainforest
It is because they had weak leaders, the empire had become too large to govern problems with invaders, and parts of the empire had broke away.
What are 3 reasons for the decline of Mali?
He was a ruler of the Ghana empire who reigned from 1062 to at least 1076, he was the last ruler of Ghana.
Who was Tunka Manin?
He led the Songhai expansion, brought peace and stability to the area, which showed him to be a strong leader.
Was the leader of the Songhai, Sunni Ali, a strong or weak leader?
Ethiopians of Jewish Faith
Who were the Beta Israels?
Sculpture
What is the best known visual art form in West Africa?
Mali was exceptionally wealthy due to its control over trade routes and it's vast gold deposits.
How did Mali become so wealthy?
In West Africa between the Niger and Senegal Rivers.
What 2 rivers was Ghana located between?
He supported education and learning, drew thousands to schools, ,libraries, and mosques.
How did Askia the Great improve Timbuktu?
A system of social organization based family ties.
What is the kinship system?
Gold, Salt, and Copper
What goods were traded in Mali?
Kente.
What are hand woven, brightly colored fabrics?
Short sayings of wisdom or truth.
What is Proverbs?