Africa and Islamic Flashcard

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Holy Book in Islam

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Qur'an

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The 5 pillars are major beliefs of which religion?

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Islam

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The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West Africa civilizations was primarily based on an exchange of . . .

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gold and salt

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Which civilization is most directly associated with these descriptions? - conquered Ghana - experienced a Golden Age under Mansa Musa - built mosques & schools in Timbuktu

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Mali

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Which city is located on the trans-Saharan caravan trade routes and near the Niger River, becoming an important center for Islamic culture and scholars with mosques and universities?

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Timbuktu

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What religion did Mansa Musa practice?

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Islam

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Mansa Musa was famous for making a pilgrimage to?

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Mecca

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How did Ghana grow into a rich empire?

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Gold and Salt

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The camel was the animal that allowed traders to cross the...

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Sahara Desert