West African Empires and Trade

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What is the correct order for the three empires of West Africa? Options: Ghana, Songhai, Mali; Mali, Songhai, Ghana; Ghana, Mali, Songhai; Songhai, Mali, Ghana.

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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What was the primary economic activity in the empires of West Africa?

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Trade

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Which kingdom broke free from Mali, created an Islamic empire, and then conquered Mali?

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Songhai

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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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Which desert did the African trade routes have to cross?

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Sahara Desert

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What religion did each person in Mali practice under Mansa Musa? Options: Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam

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Islam

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What trade route did the West African Empires develop around?

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Trans Sahara Trade Route

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What two major items were traded through the West African Empires?

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gold and salt

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According to the map, which of the West African trading kingdoms was the LARGEST? (Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Axum)

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Songhai

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According to the map, which of the West African trading kingdoms was the SMALLEST? Options: Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Axum

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Ghana