West African Empires

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Who was Mansa Musa? Options: First Emperor of Songhai, Moroccan Muslim Traveler, A Ruler of Mali, Griot

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A Ruler of Mali

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West African empires were in a perfect spot to trade because they were in between 2 important natural resources: gold and salt.

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gold and salt

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The Muslim leader of Mali who supported education, spread Islam, and made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca was

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Mansa Musa

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What is the name of the huge desert that covers northern Africa?

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Sahara

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The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, & Songhai prospered primarily due to their 

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control of trade routes

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Which is the correct order, according to time and size? Options: Mali, Songhai, Ghana, Songhai, Mali, Ghana, Ghana, Songhai, Mali, Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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The river that was considered life to West Africa was

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Niger

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The most important West African city, for trade and education, was

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Timbuktu

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What is a griot?

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storytellers who pass down oral history

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What is a caravan?

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group of traders that travel together