Later African Civilizations

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Who was the Muslim leader of Mali that made a pilgrimage to Mecca?

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Mansa Musa

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The wealth of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai was based on what?

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The gold and salt trade

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Which ruler was most responsible for spreading Islam in West Africa?

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Mansa Musa

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Which river helped West Africa thrive? Options: Niger, Congo, Nile, Zambezi

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Niger

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How did the world learn about West Africa's wealth?

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Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to Mecca

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Why did the kingdom of Mali fail?

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When Mansa Musa died, his son took over and was a weak leader.

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Which city was famous for being a trade center?

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Timbuktu

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Mansa Musa built these as he made his Hajj.

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Mosques

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Which of the following is true about Africa during the ancient times? It was mostly made of tribes, It was mostly large kingdoms, There was a large central government, It was very peaceful

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It was mostly made of tribes

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What is the only major river in Northern Africa?

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Nile