West Africa

Front

What was the original way that things are pasted down in West Africa?

Back

Matrilineal

Front

Smelting is

Back

process of applying heat to ore in order to extract iron to make tools

Front

What is the name of the area between the Sahara Desert and the African savanna?

Back

Sahel

Front

I provide fresh water and fish.
I provide fertilizer for the savanna and rain forest.
I have been described as a "highway" by West African traders.
Who am I?

Back

The Niger River

Front

I write poems.
I sing songs and dance. 
I am the official storyteller and keeper of history. 
Who am I?

Back

A griot

Front

Why did the people of Mali need griots?

Back

because they had no written language

Front

The Nok were the first group to use iron farm tools. Farming was easier, so more _____ was produced and the ________ increased.

Back

food - population

Front

How did Ghana rise to power and become so rich? Options: They controlled dozens of gold mines. They taxed traders who were traveling along the trade routes. They controlled dozens of salt mines. They stole the gold and salt that was being transported through their lands.

Back

They taxed traders who were traveling along the trade routes.

Front

I united kings and distributed lands.
I am the founder of the Mali Empire.
I am called the "Lion King"
Who am I?

Back

Sundiata

Front

I am a great king of Mali.
I made a famous hajj to Mecca.
I am said to be the wealthiest man who ever lived. 
Who am I?

Back

Mansa Musa