ghana
what were 2 forms of revenue in the empire of ghana.
who was the ruler of mali?
Mansa musa.
who was the ruler of songhai?
askia muhammed.
who was the best ruler from ancient Africa.
mansa musa.
what was the best empire in ancient Africa.
the Ghana empire.
How was Ghana formerly known?...
the gold trades.
where was the empire of Mali located.
west africa
What is an interesting fact about Songhai Empire?
achieved its greatest strength during the 15th and 16th centuries and was based around the Niger River in what is present-day Mali.
Is Africa the oldest civilization in the world?
africa, which developed the world's oldest human civilization,
Which civilization existed the longest?
the Mesopotamia civilization
what made Ghana a powerful empire
what are two important facts about Mali.
It was an important area for trade,it lasted from 1235-1670 C.E
What made Songhai a powerful empire?
participation in the trans-Saharan trade.
How did civilization start in Africa?
n Africa, civilization rose early as people settled in the lush areas that sheltered them from the harsh desert.
Is Egypt Arab or African?
belongs to the African continent.
what challenges did Ghana face.
Jealousy, fear, and anger of Ghana's power
Why did Mali Empire fall?
following Mansa Musa's death around 1337
What was Songhai best known for?
the works of Sunni Ali and Muhammad I Askia.
How long has Africa been around?
as early as seven million years ago.
How did Africa get its name?
Most believe it stems from words used by the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans.
how long did the Ghana empire last.
from around 830 C.E to 1235 C.E
What made Mali a great empire?
for its abundant gold resources.
Was Songhai rich in gold?
taxes on trade goods, especially gold and salt,
Who first ruled Africa?
ancient Egypt.
who was the third ancient African empire?
empire of mali.