African Kingdoms

Who were the storytellers of early West Africa?

What ensured that trading was peaceful and that the locations of mines was secret?

Invasion, overgrazing and internal rebellion contributed the the decline of what empire?

What was a very important trading center in Mali?

Who brought the blues to American music tradition?

How did Askia the Great helped Timbuktu rise to greatness? 

What are short sayings of wisdom or truth?

What city is the capital of Songhai?

Early empires in West Africa grew rich by controlling trade in gold and 

Who led the Empire of Mali in its rise to power?

Who was the most famous ruler of Mali?

What led Sundiata to gain more power in Mali?

Who were some of the earliest people in West Africa?

What kingdom was the first in West Africa to gain control of trade routes?

What is Sunni Ali best know for bringing to the Songhai Empire?