Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Quiz

What natural resource enabled Ghana to conquer land and gain power? Explain.

List three causes that led to WEAKNESS in Ghana.

• Overpopulation

• Internal rebellion

• over dependence on trade

• food shortages

What is the name of the Mali Ruler who called himself "Mansa" and conquered Ghana?

What religion was practiced in Mali and Songhai?

What is hajj? Where does it end?

Where did Mansa Musa travel?

What were two main effects of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Spread of Islam

• Increased trade

True or False: Mansa Musa tried to hide the wealth of the Mali Empire during his pilgrimage to Mecca.

• True

• False

What was the effect of Mali's religious tolerance on trade?

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all became powerful from what trade routes?