Duplicate of African Civilizations

This was the great ruler of the Songhai empire. His organizational skills were off the charts.

This west African empire came into power after the Ghana's demise. Home to Mansa Musa.

Kingdom existed from 700-1000's and was the first of its kind in western Africa.

This term consists of a large desert located in Northern Africa.

Which African geographic zone has adequate rainfall, warm temperatures, and fertile land

The great Mali king, he also would make the pilgrimage to Mecca in the early 1300's.

Capital of the Mali empire and would become the center for trade and culture for west Africa.

This term refers to flat grasslands in the tropics or subtropics with few, scattered trees.

Where did Mansa Musa travel with over 2 tons of gold

What animal made trading across the Sahara possible?

She led a fight against ARAB INVADERS

How did Ghana become such a powerful empire?

Who was the next ruler according to the system in Ghana

What DID NOT happen because of trans-Saharan trade in West Africa

Who spend almost 30 years battling Portuguese slave traders?

What is the name of the people who founded the Mali empire?

This river supported trade in West Africa

How does Askia Muhammad make Songhai into a powerful empire?

This kingdom owed its power to its location on the Red Sea

What was the first trading empire in West Africa

This term refers to the process of relocating to new regions.

Which European nation was the first to become involved in the African slave trade?

This fellow was the first great leader of the Mali people. He also greatly expanded the empire.