I learned this last year
These two continents make up the western hemispheres
North America and South America
What were the three great civilizations in Western Africa
Mali, Ghana, and Songhai
What winter holiday do Jewish people celebrate
hanukkah
This is the holy book for the Islamic religion
Qur'an
This teacher's room was the technology office last year
Ms. Goin
Peninsula
How did Mansa Musa establish Mali as a center of Muslim culture
He took a pilgrimage to Mecca that attracted scholars, artist and teachers
This holiday is on December 21st every year. It is the shortest day of the year
Winter Solstice
The Arabic word for god is:
Allah
This teacher has two toddler boys
Mrs. Roberts
This ancient civilization sacrificed people to the gods
Aztecs
Early West African kingdoms grew wealthy by exporting what resource?
This is called the festival of lights, and is celebrated in India
What country is Mecca in?
Saudi Arabia
This Echo teacher recently moved from California
Ms. Goin
This map type shows borders and capitals
Political Map
Swahili culture developed largely as a result of
trade between East Africa and southwest asia
This is a Chinese Winter Holiday where they celebrate a new beginning and their ancestors
Chinese New Year
What is the name of the black box that is inside the city of Mecca?
Kaa'ba
This teacher worked at Wagoner last year
Mr. Browder
What is the name of the supercontinent that existed 200 million years ago
Pangea
Which development helped strengthen Christianity in ethiopia
The rise of the Zagwe dynasty
This holiday is celebrated by African Americans and it encourages the celebration of African culture
Kwanzaa
What are the 5 five pillars of Islam?
This teacher graduated from Muskogee High School
Mrs. Massey