Geography
This ocean is on the west coast of Africa (west of the empires of Ghana, Mali & Songhai).
What is the Atlantic?
This animal was often used for trade because of the hot, dry conditions through north Africa.
What is a camel?
The Arabic traders not only brought goods with them, they also brought the religion of ____________.
What is Islam?
All three West African Empires had this form of government at some point during their reign.
What is a monarchy?
The salt needed in West Africa came from mines located here......
What is the Sahara Desert (under the sand)?
This desert is located to the northeast of the West African Empires.
What is the Sahara?
The term used to describe a group of camels and traders who traveled together to protect each other
What is a caravan?
Many Islamic temples were built in the West African empires. These are called.....
What are mosques?
The greatest ruler of the empire of Mali. During his reign, he was thought to be the richest man in the world.
Who is Mansa Musa?
The river providing a freshwater source for Ghana, Mali & Songhai.
What is the Niger River?
The most valuable resource the West African Empires had to trade.
What is gold?
Muslims honor one God named......
What is Allah?
The name of a West Africa historian who stores information via storytelling.
What is a griot?
During what years was the empire of Ghana in power(approx.)?
What is 800-1050?
The name for the grassy, tree-dotted plains that make up much of Africa
What are savannas?
Traders for the Arabian peninsula often provided the West African empires with this resource which would help to flavor and preserve food.
What is salt?
This religion forbids the representation or drawings of human images.
What is Islam
The most famous tale told by West African storytellers.
What is the Epic of Sundiata?
During what years was the empire of Mali in power(approx.)?
What is 1235-1464? (1200-1400)
This empire had its capital at Kumbi Saleh.
What is the Ghana Empire?
The West African Empire often traded with Arabic merchants. This was the West Africans' route to the __________________, a connections of trade routes between Europe and Asia.
What is the Silk Road?
The religion of Islam is based on the belief in one god. This belief in one God is called.....
What is monotheism?
This type of tree was uprooted in a famous griot tale.
During what years was the empire of Songhai in power(approx.)?
What is 1464-1591? (1400-1600)