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Arrange the following medieval West African empires in the order they rose to prominence: Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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What was significant about the location of the Ghana Empire?

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It was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources in the north.

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What were TWO major commodities exchanged by the ancient West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

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Gold and salt

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What do the red lines on this map of Africa represent?

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ancient trade routes

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Before the trans-Saharan slave trade could flourish, which innovation was crucial for transporting goods and people across the desert? Options: the invention of the wheel, the use of camels, the development of railroads, the construction of paved roads

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the use of camels

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Identify the primary religious influence in West Africa during the time of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires.

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Islam was the primary religious influence, spreading through trade and scholarship.

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Analyze the impact of Ghana's trade routes on the cultural interactions between various regions. Provide specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

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The trade routes enabled the sharing of cultural practices, such as the introduction of Islam and new technologies.

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Evaluate the role of trans-Saharan trade routes in shaping the political power of the Kingdom of Ghana.

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The trade routes enhanced Ghana's political power by increasing wealth and influence through trade.

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In which part of Africa did the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai flourish?

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West Africa

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Due to its strategic position, a trader dealing in gold from the Mali Empire and a trader dealing in salt from the Sahara would most likely meet in the city of...

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Timbuktu

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