Must Know People/Places
I am the final prophet in Islam and regarded as the messenger of Allah. Who am I?
Muhammad
What is the holiest city for those of the Islamic faith?
Mecca
Civilizations and kingdoms decline for any number of reasons. Give me one that we've seen in the African kingdoms we've studied.
Changes in leadership, Civil Wars, Invasions from outsiders, etc...
I am best known for the Gold and Salt Trade, garnering the nickname, "The Land of Gold." What kingdom was I?
Ghana
What geographic feature most affected life in Africa?
Deserts
I was the ruler of the Mali Empire and brought attention to Africa after my pilgrimage to Mecca. Who am I?
Mansa Musa
The place of worship for those of the Islamic faith is known as a....
Mosque
What is the main reason for the Bantu migration?
The need for fertile land to farm.
I was the successor to Ghana and am most famous for the wealth of my one time leader, Mansa Musa. What kindom was I?
Mali
What change made travel easier across the Sahara Desert?
Camels replacing horses
I am famous for my travels across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia spreading the religion of Islam. Who am I?
Ibn Battuta
What is the Holy Book of Islam?
Koran or Qur'an
What is the most widely spoken Bantu language today?
Swahili
My kingdom developed by the fertile land near the NIger River and Timbuktu ws one of my major cities. What empire was I?
Songhai
True or False? The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai prospered primarily due to their control of trade routes.
True
We've learned about 2 major deserts in our study of African Kingdoms. What is the name of the desert located in southern Africa?
Kalahari
What are the names of the 2 Islamic Caliphates that we studied?
Umayyad and Abbasid
Name one reason why salt was so valuable during this time period.
Used as a spice, used to keep food from spoiling, used to build with.
Based in East Africa, Christianity was my predominant religion and King Ezana was my most famous leader. What kingdom was I?
Axum
True or False? Gold was more valauble than salt in Ancient Africa.
False
I was the founder of the Songhai Empire who expanded trade routes and cities like Timbuktu under my control. Who was I?
Sonny Ali
For what reason is there a divide between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims?
Disagreement over who should have succeeded Muhammad after his death.
Crossover question...Asagai tries to convince Beneatha to travel with him to what African country, which he considers his home?
Nigeria
We adapted walls around our cities for protection from invaders. What kingdom was I?
Hausa
Name the 5 Pillars of Islam.