Empires of Africa

Ghana

100

What were the rules of trade?

people had to pay tax to enter Ghana and had to have tax to leave Ghana

200

What where the animals used for trading?

camels

300

what was the main concern that the king of Ghana had about these travelers coming into Ghana?

They had to have tax to go or leave 

400

Explain the silent barter system.

speaking different languages and working with people that you do not know or trust 

500

what was life like in the capitol city in Ghana?

a place to eat and sleep and relax and worship in their own way

Mali

100

Describe how Sundiata become the mansa.

Sundiata claimed that mali was his by right of inheritance and in 1230 A.D he defeated

200

What were some of the things he took with him on his pilgrimage? 

500 slaves and 100 camels and 30,000 pounds of metal

300

What is the Mali known for?

Established by King Sundiata Keita, known as the “Lion King,” the Mali Empire brought wealth, culture, and Islamic faith to West Africa

400

What 3 things was the Mali empire famous for?

The great wealth of Mali came from gold and salt mines. The capital city of the empire was Niani. Other important cities included Timbuktu, Gao, Djenne, and Walata. The Mali Empire controlled important trade routes across the Sahara Desert to Europe and the Middle East.

500

Why was the Mali Empire so rich?

Mansa Musa inherited a kingdom that was already wealthy, but his work in expanding trade made Mali the wealthiest kingdom in Africa. His riches came from mining significant salt and gold deposits in the Mali kingdom. Elephant ivory was another major source of wealth.

Songhai

100

What is the Songhai empire known for?

Gao, Songhai's capital, which remains to this day a small Niger River trading center, was home to the famous Goa Mosque and the Tomb of Askia, the most important of the Songhai emperors. The cities of Timbuktu and Djenne were the other major cultural and commercial centers of the empire

200

What are 2 interesting facts about the Songhai empire?

Sunni Ali became a legendary hero in Songhai folklore. 

If a prisoner of war had already converted to Islam before being captured, they could not be sold as a slave.

300

What are 3 achievements of the Songhai empire?

Some achievements of the Songhai Empire include political expansion, mercantile success, and scholarly advances.

400

What is the Songhai empire called today?

central Mali

500

Is Timbuktu in the Sahara Desert?

It is located on the southern edge of the Sahara