Trading Kingdoms of West Africa

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The 3 great West African trading kingdoms were...

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai.

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The ___________________ was located to the north of Ghana and was a source of salt.

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Sahara Desert

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The Sahara Desert was a source of ____________, which Ghana's leaders used for trading.

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salt

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As the salt and gold trade increased, Ghana's rulers gained...

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wealth and power.

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By 800 Ghana controlled all of West Africa's trade routes.

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True

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Ghana, Mali, and Songhai gained wealth through ____________.

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trade

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Which of these rulers is often called "the richest man that ever lived?" Mansa Musa, Askia the Great, Timbuktu, Mr. Corey Hill

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Mansa Musa

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Mansa Musa was known as the most successful ruler of which African Empire?

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Mali

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The Mali Empire controlled trade on the Niger River.

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True

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Under the leadership of Mansa Musa, the Empire of Mali _________________.

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reached the height of wealth, power, and fame.