Geography
This mountain range is located in northern Africa and borders the Mediterranean Sea
Atlas Mountains
In 200 CE, the Romans introduced the _______________ to North Africa, which allowed traders to more easily traverse the Sahara Desert.
Central Asian Camel
As the Ghana Empire declined, kingdoms attempted to break away and establish their own power bases. A warrior prince, named Sundiata or Lion Prince, grew up _________________.
In the midst of this conflict and uncertainty
Why did Mali conquer some of Songhai’s territory?
Songhai grew wealthy from taxing gold that traveled through their territory from mines in West Africa's forests.
This desert forms a barrier between the Mediterranean and West and Central Africa.
Saharan Desert
The ___________ were a nomadic group who lived in North Africa.
Berbers
Just as with many successful empires, the Mali Empire was divided into provinces with governors appointed by the mansa. Which of the following were governors NOT in charge of?
Religious roles
True or False - The Songhai Empire would build on the traditions and accomplishments of the Ghana and Mali Empires.
True
The ________________ is a transition zone from desert to savannah in western Africa.
Sahel
The _____________ and _____________ Rivers regularly flooded providing fertile soils for farming.
Senegal, Niger
True or False - Leaders at the county and local level were largely left alone by the central government.
False
True or False - The Songhai Empire maintained the first professional army and navy that patrolled the rivers.
True
The Trans Saharan Trade Routes was a network connected by many _____________________.
Oasis
____________ deposits provided Ghanans advantages because they were used to forge strong tools and weapons such as iron spearheads and blades.
Iron ore
Which geographic feature allowed armies to quickly respond to any threat throughout the empire?
Rivers
Which of the following BEST describes Askia Muhammad’s rule?
False