What Were The Medieval Empires of Ghana and Mali Like?

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Which of these leaders began the kingdom of Mali in the thirteenth century? Suleiman, Mansa Musa, Sundiata, Sunni Ali

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Sundiata

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Both of the Empires of Mali and Ghana traded _______ which was mostly mined in the Sahara Desert and was about as valuable as gold.

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Salt

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Which river aided agriculture and trade for the medieval empire of Mali?
Options: Nile River, Niger River, Amazon River, Indus River

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Niger River

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This city near the Niger and Bani rivers became a large city in medieval Africa. Its location was suited to trade and agriculture. (Which city is described in the information)

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Djenne-jeno

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The Mosque of Djenne signifies the spread of which religion?

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Islam

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The empire of Mali grew directly as a result of the decline of which empire?

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Ghana

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How did the gold-salt trade in Africa make Ghana a powerful empire?

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Ghana controlled the trade routes and taxed traders.

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What contributed most to the growth and power of the West African empires of Ghana and Mali? Options: plantation agriculture, textile manufacturing, Iron mining, Caravan trade

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Caravan trade

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What led to the decline of the Songhai Empire?

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Invaders from Morocco took over the empire and the salt mines.

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List the order of Empires from first to last: Mali, Ghana, Songhai

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai