Known for its great pyramids, mathematics, science, and written language on papyrus.

Mansa Musa was the wealthiest leader of this empire. In addition to gold and salt, he made his empire a place for learning & religion (Islam).

Founded as a Muslim empire, this empire grew after conquering Mali's gold and salt trade routes.

Capital city, Meroe, flourished for 1,000 years. This people were Africa's first known iron workers.

Located in Modern day Ethiopia, predominantly Christian. Built obelisks to mark the graves of their rulers.

Located on Mediterranean Sea. Fought with Rome in Punic Wars.

Empire's main wealth was in iron & gold trading. Developed trans-Saharan trade route across North Africa.

These empires spoke Bantu languages. Great Zimbabwe was built here.

Egypt is one of the ___________________ civilizations in history.

Africa had many famous empires and kingdoms, most of which thrived by trading ________________ and gold.

This river is in northern Africa, it is the longest river in the world. It provides a much needed source of water to cities like Cairo, Egypt.

Which African empire was known for its advanced architecture and stone buildings, including the famous Great Zimbabwe?

Which African kingdom was known for its rich deposits of gold and was a major player in the trans-Saharan trade?

Which African civilization is credited with the development of one of the earliest known written scripts in Africa, known as the Ge'ez script?