African Empires

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How did the rulers of Ghana grow rich?

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by taxing the goods traders carried through their territory

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Within a lineage group, a great deal of power was held by

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elders/ancestors

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Early African peoples believed that their ancestors

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could influence the lives of their descendants.

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In the 14th century, Zimbabwe prospered as a result of its gold trade with Swahili traders.

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gold trade with Swahili traders.

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What did people trade on the Trans-Saharan trade route?

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gold and salt

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What does trans-Saharan mean?

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across the Sahara Desert

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Why did Songhai eventually fall?

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Because it lacked modern weaponry like gunpowder.

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Which ruler of Mali is considered to be the wealthiest person in world history?

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Mansa Musa

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How did Islam spread in West Africa?

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Through trade

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Camels are preferred as desert pack animals for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which one? Options: Camel milk makes more delicious cheese than cow milk, They were well adapted to sandy environments, They could store large amounts of fat and nutrients in their humps, They could go without water for several days, They could withstand extreme heat/sun

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Camel milk makes more delicious cheese than cow milk