Geography
True or False: Music and dance were used to celebrate West African history.
The first powerful West African empire that originally controlled the gold and salt trade routes.
West Africans learned to make tools out of this, which improved farming and hunting.
The major river where the three West African empires developed.
This ruler of Mali took a famous pilgrimage to Mecca, introducing the world to West Africa. He also built schools and mosques in Mali.
The three major empires of West Africa were: Ghana, __________ and ____________
This people were storytellers who memorized and recited history in West Africa.
This group invaded and eventually lead to the fall of Songhai
This is a strip of land that divides the desert from wetter areas in Africa.
This leader of Mali was known as the Lion King. He also made improvements to farming.
Who is Sundiata?
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This West African city was a center for trade and education, with many universities and mosques.
Music, dance, storytelling, proverbs, folktales, art...
2. (Internal) rebellion
3. Attack by outsiders
This is the process in which people trade goods without talking to each other directly. Happened with salt and gold.