Chapter 12 - Empires of Africa

Front

_________ were forced to cut large blocks of salt before camels hauled them to the savanna.

Back

Slaves

Front

________ in Ghana taxed gold before it could be traded.

Back

Kings

Front

_________ and children crawled deep into the gold mines to bring up gravel.

Back

Women

Front

Which kingdom is the largest, traded with Portugal (Europe), and was invaded by Morocco?

Back

Songhai

Front

How did trading routes between Djenne & Timbuktu help cultural exchange?

Back

People met on the routes and shared ideas about their cultures.

Front

What kingdom is characterized by a strong military and Muslim influence?

Back

Songhai

Front

What empire is known for its plentiful salt & gold mines?

Back

Ghana

Front

What empire traded copper, spices, slaves and had farms; not yet Islamic?

Back

Mali

Front

What completes the organizer?

Back

Mansa Musa was powerful & generous.

Front

How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 spread Islam?

Back

He paid for the construction of new mosques in every city he passed.