Africa is the __________ largest continent.

A large, deep valley formed by movements of the Earth’s crust.

Any part of Africa that is located SOUTH of the Sahara Desert.

Which is NOT one of the main rivers of sub-Saharan Africa?

A process in which people exchange goods without ever coming into direct contact with each other.

Father, mother, children, & close relatives would be considered part of an __________________.

The belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects have spirits.

This resource changed life in West Africa because it made better weapons and tools.

What goods came to Ghana from the north?

The Empire of Ghana reached its peak under the ruler

Mali’s most famous ruler practiced the religion of Islam, and in 1324 he took a pilgrimage to

How did Askia the Great improve Timbuktu?

How did trade help Ghana develop?

Which one of these is NOT one of the 3 major reasons for the decline of the Ghana Empire.

What was ONE way Sundiata turned Mali into an Empire?

FALSE OR TRUE Askia the Great, a ruler of the Songhai Empire, practiced the religion of Christianity.

FALSE OR TRUE The kingdom of Great Zimbabwe attacked Songhai, which eventually led to its decline.

FALSE OR TRUE The empire of Mali fell because of invaders and weak leadership.

FALSE OR TRUE Mansa Musa was a king who ruled Mali at the height of its power.

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all grew along which river?

FALSE/TRUE Dates and Kola Nuts are two traditional West African crops.

MUSLIMS WHO INVADED AND AIDED IN THE DECLINE OF GHANA

TITLE GIVEN TO AN AFRICAN LEADER WITH BOTH POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS ROLES IN SOCIETY

What are griots?

Most African sculptures are made to resemble what?

A TYPE OF LIGHT CLOTH MADE FOR ROYALTY TO WEAR

What is the name of the area that divides the Sahara desert from the rest of Africa?

WHICH MALI LEADER PUT SOLDIERS TO WORK IN THE FIELDS?

THIS TRADING CITY ROSE TO POWER DURING THE SONGHAI RULE