West African Kingdom

Who were the Berbers?

• A) A group of farmers

• B) North African people who established trade routes through West Africa

• C) A Muslim dynasty

• D) Traders from Asia

Who was Mansa Musa?

• A) A ruler of the Songhai Empire

• B) A Muslim king who ruled the Mali Empire

• C) A Berber leader

• D) A trader from Ghana.

Who was Askia the Great?

• A ruler of the Mali Empire

• The Muslim ruler who led Songhai to the height of its power

• A Berber trader

• A king of Ghana

What are mosques?

• Islamic places of worship

• Trading centers

• Fortresses

• Schools

What did the farmers in Ghana do to protect themselves?

• Built fortresses

• Formed armies with superior iron weapons

• Converted to Islam

• Moved to another region

Which kingdom did Mansa Musa conquer in the 1300s?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Egypt

• Morocco

What did Askia the Great build in his cities?

• Palaces

• Mosques, schools, and libraries

• Fortresses

• Markets

What happened to Songhai after Askia the Great lost power?

• It expanded

• It declined

• It remained the same

• It became part of Egypt

Which journey did Mansa Musa undertake in 1324?

• Trade expedition

• Hajj

• Educational tour

• Military campaign

What is a hajj?

• A type of mosque

• A pilgrimage to Mecca

• A trade route

• A form of government