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?
This city was the most important trade city under the empires. It began during the empire of Mali and continued to grow under Songhai.
What is Timbuktu?
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 spread of Islam to West Africa is an example of .......
What is cultural diffusion?
During what years was the empire of Ghana in power(approx.)?
What is 700-1100?
The name for a grassy, tree-dotted plain that makes up much of Africa
What is a savanna?
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 is the holiest city of Islam?
What is Mecca?
The system used to organize social structure, it is usually shaped like a triangle
What is a social pyramid (or hierarchy)?
During what years was the empire of Mali in power(approx.)?
What is 1100-1400?
This sea is to the north of Africa, separating it from Europe.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
The West African Empires often traded with Arabic merchants. This was the West Africans' route to the __________________, a connection 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?
The lowest group on the hierarchies of the West African Empires. These people were not paid for their services.
What is a slave?
During what years was the empire of Songhai in power(approx.)?
What is 1400-1600?