Growth of the Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

What do these ancient civilizations have in common?

• They were all Muslim civilizations.

• They were all African civilizations.

• They all used paper money.

• They all existed at the same time.

How did the kingdoms of Western Africa maintain control over the wealth brought through the salt and gold trades?

• They decreased the costs of gold and salt mining by using slave labor.

• They depended on donations and tributes given to the government by the wealthiest families.

• They taxed all trade that came in and out of the region.

• They conquered all neighboring civilizations to take complete control of the resources.

The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai gain influence in Asia and Europe through the ​ ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   trade.

• salt
• gold
• water
• copper
• feathers
• minerals

Based on the map, what conclusion can be made about the relationship between traders, the Songhai Empire, and the cities of Timbuktu and Gao?

• North African traders did not travel near cities or major civilizations.

• Most large cities developed independently of major civilizations.

• Traders could not access the North African cities, causing them to fail.

• Civilization and cities grew in areas frequented by traders and caravans.

The kingdoms of Mali and Songhai both depended on the trade of what goods?​ (a)   and ​ (b)   .

• gold
• salt
• copper 
• water
• cammels
• lumber
• spices
• porcelain
• rice

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• According to this quote, how did the king of Ghana build his wealth?

Which number correctly identifies the location of the kingdom of Mali?

Timbuktu was the capital of which ancient civilization?

• • Egypt

• Mali

• • Rome

• • Sumer

Why did cities like Djenne and Timbuktu form in West Africa?

• They were isolated from the outside world.

• They were located along important trade routes.

• • They were located in strategic defense points.

• They were holy sites in Islamic history.

How did family units impact the development of cultures in West Africa?

• • Many tribes and clans were formed around family groups.

• • Most governments were controlled by a council of family elders.

• Trade occurred only within family groups.

• • Religious practices were chosen by family leaders.