Ancient African Kingdoms Axum to Songhai

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Which of the following is a spoken record of the past? A soninke, An oral history, A Gao, An age-set proverb

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An oral history

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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?

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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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Which city was famous for being a trade center?

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Timbuktu

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What is the only major river in Northern Africa?

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Nile

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The largest and driest desert in the world covers the northern third of the African Continent. What is the name of the largest desert in the world?

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Sahara

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Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

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Western Africa