African Empires and Trade

Migration

• Form of relocation diffusion involving permanent move to a new location.

• A temporary movement of people from one place to another.

• The process of moving from rural to urban areas.

• A seasonal movement of animals from one habitat to another.

Cultural Diffusion

• The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another.

• The isolation of cultures leading to unique developments.

• The process of cultural exchange through trade only.

• The adaptation of one culture's practices by another without any exchange.

Almoravids

• A nomadic tribe that settled in Central Asia

• An Islamic group that established an empire in North Africa and southern Spain during the 11th century

• A European dynasty known for its maritime explorations

• A religious sect that emerged in the Middle East during the 12th century

Gold-salt trade

• Gold and salt were traded because Europeans wanted gold and Africans needed salt.

• Gold was the only valuable resource traded in Africa.

• Salt was not important in African trade.

• Gold-salt trade was primarily focused on textiles.

Camels

• Pack animal that helped merchants cross the Sahara Desert to trade with the Mali Empire.

• A type of horse used for racing in ancient times.

• A large bird known for its ability to fly long distances.

• A mythical creature often depicted in folklore.

Ghana Empire

• Traded with caravans and camels across Sahara.

• Was known for its extensive naval fleet.

• Established a democratic government system.

• Had a rich agricultural economy based on rice cultivation.

Secular

• Religious in nature.

• Non-religious.

• Spiritual and divine.

• Belonging to a specific faith.

Niger River

• This river is known for its role in the Mali Empire's agriculture and trade.

• This river flows through the Sahara Desert.

• This river is the longest river in the world.

• This river is primarily located in Europe.

Monopoly

• Complete control of a product or business by one person or group.

• A market structure with many competitors and free entry.

• A situation where multiple companies share control of a market.

• A type of government regulation on pricing.

Mansa Musa's Hajj

• A very famous religious journey that introduced the Mali Empire to the rest of the world.

• A pilgrimage that had no significant impact on trade.

• A journey that only involved a small group of people.

• An event that caused a decrease in gold value in Egypt.