Ancient Africa

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Which of the following WAS NOT a great kingdom of West Africa? Piedmontaeria, Mali, Ghana, Songhai

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Piedmontaeria

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Why was salt such an important trade good in West Africa?

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West Africans used it to preserve food (keep food fresh) AND it was used for Trade.

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What resource from West Africa was most commonly traded for salt?

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Gold

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Africa is the_____ largest continent in the world

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2nd

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Africa is a _____ not a country?

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continent

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What's Africa's famous desert called?

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Sahara

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This famous Mali leader was known as the richest man in the ancient world and made a journey to the Islamic holy land of Mecca.

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Mansa Musa

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What two valuable ingredients often led to power for the Ancient African civilizations? (Options: gold and silver, salt and pepper, Salt and gold, ivory and silk)

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Salt and gold

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Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all developed in which region of Africa?

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West Africa

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What animal was a factor that led to the growth of trade in Africa?

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camels