West Africa Study Guide

The empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai benefited from being near the?

• EUROPEAN CITIES

• GULF OF MEXICO

• Trans Saharan trade routes

• Red sea coast

What physical feature is located North of the Songhai empire?

• Sahara

• Oasis

• Niger River

• Atlantic Ocean

How did sundiata keita bring peace and order to Mali?

• He formed a strong central government.

• He ended the trans Saharan trade route.

• He defended the empire from lions and bears

• He captured gold and salt mines.

How were the social structures of the Empire similar?

• The intellectual class had special rights.

• All politicians were related to the king

• Enslaved people held the lowest status

• Farmers were more important than artist.

• The army was made up of professional soldiers

Who do the tomb that's located in GAO honor?

• Askia Muhammad

• Muhammad Sunni

• Sunni Ali

• Ali Kolon

Why is the structure of the tomb important?

• It is the largest historical monument in Africa

• It was designed by artists from Spain

• It was built in less than a year.

• It is the biggest monument in the world.

West Africa was shaped and influenced by Trade and Religion. Use C.E.R. to explain how did the two influenced west africa. Make sure you have evidence for each claim.