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WorksheetsWest Africa Kingdoms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A griot is
a traditional food in West Africa
a West African storyteller
the capitol city of Mali
a common product that was needed in West Africa was..
salt
soap
sugar
People need salt because
it is important in diets
it preserves food
it disinfects wounds
it makes food taste better
West Africa is known for having both salt and
Wheat Fields
Aqueducts
Gold
Muslim traders came to Ghana because
There were trade markets
Freedom to practice their religion
Exploring new territory
Kings of Ghana did not tax...
salt or gold
trade routes
men
The Empire that succeeded Mali was...
Ghana
Egypt
Songhai
Islamic architecture influenced...
Cairo
Songhai
Timbuktu
Mali reached its height as an Empire in...
the 8th century
the 21st century
the 14th century
These were typical items found in the Pomp and Ceremony with a King of West Africa
Shells, jars of Ocean Water, and Flags
Feathers, totem sticks, and Jade Beads
Camels, Servants, and Gold
Pomp and Ceremony is often part of government travel because
it shows power
its provides safety
it grabs attention
Songhai was a fitting successor to Mali because
Songhai had strong trade, government, and religion
Songhai had a strong army, farming economy, and trade center
Songhai had a strong Queen, lots of land, and produced gold and salt too
The Songhai Empire was defeated by...
The Egyptians
The Moroccans
The Ethiopians
Mansa Musa was born in...
1919
1218
1280
Mansa Musa's father was the _____ King of Mali
1st
4th
9th
Mansa means this in Mali
King
Prince
Lord
Mansa Musa practiced this religion..
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Mansa Musa brought this with him on his Pilgrimage...
An entourage
A single camel and backpack
His family
Mansa Musa left for Mecca in
1324
1337
1280
People assumed that Mansa Musa was
Poor
Rich
A refugee
