West African Kingdoms

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Which of the following lists accurately reflects the correct chronological order of the West African empires? Songhai, Nubia, Ghana, Songhai, Mali, Ghana, Timbuktu, Songhai, Mali, Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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Each of the following was a valuable trade good from West Africa except: gold, horses, slaves, ivory

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ivory

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What caused the empire of Ghana to fall from power?

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the loss of trade

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What trade did Ghana control that allowed them to become a powerful kingdom?

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gold and salt

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How did the kings of Ghana become rich?

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taxing merchants from foreign countries

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Mansa Musa's greatest impact was that he...

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spread Islam and the Islamic culture throughout West Africa.

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The most important West African city, for trade and education, was

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Timbuktu

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What is a mosque?

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Muslim place of worship

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All three West African Empires fell from...

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Invasion/Rebellion

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This king of Mali was best known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and the amount of gold he gifted.

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Mansa Musa