Mansa Musa
What religion did Mansa Musa practice?
Islam
What religion spread into East Africa through trade?
Islam
What two resources were most important in West African trade?
Gold and Salt
Who is the founder of Islam?
The Prophet Muhammad.
What famous journey is Mansa Musa known for?
His pilgrimage
What ocean did East Africa trade across?
Indian Ocean
Who was Mali’s most famous ruler?
Mansa Musa
What is the holy book of Islam called?
The Quran
Who was Mansa Musa?
The emperor of the Mali Empire, considered one of the richest people in history.
What goods did East Africa export?
Ivory, gold, animal skins, slaves.
What were the three major West African empires?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
What is the name for the core beliefs Muslims follow?
The Five Pillars of Islam.
What resource brought Mali great wealth?
Gold and Salt
What helped East African city-states become wealthy?
Their location along major sea trade routes.
What empire replaced Mali as the most powerful?
Songhai Empire.
What is Ramadan?
A holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
What happened to Mali after Mansa Musa’s death?
The empire weakened over time and was eventually overtaken by Songhai.
How did monsoon winds help trade?
They carried ships between East Africa and Asia seasonally.
What river was important for West African civilizations?
The Niger River
What are the two major branches of Islam?
Sunni and Shia.