African Trading Empires

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Africa traded items with people from all around the world. True or False?

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True

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Salt was used to preserve _ _ _ _ .

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food

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Which empire was the smallest? Songhai, Ghana, or Mali?

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Ghana

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The Mali empire fell because Mansa Musa died and the new ruler couldn't keep up everything Mansa Musa had put in place.

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True

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Songhai was the last of the West African trade kingdoms to fall.

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True

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Which animal had the greatest impact on the Trans-Saharan trade during ancient Africa? Options: Elephant, Llama, Camel, Horse

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Camel

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Which 2 natural resources brought wealth to the ancient Western African empires?

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gold and salt, salt and gold

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Which is the correct description of a griot during ancient Africa?

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Responsible for the transmission of history

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This emperor was known for his wealth and generosity:

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Mansa Musa

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A method by which traders who cannot speak each other’s language can trade without talking

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Silent Barter