Islam and Western African Empires

Why did Mansu Musa travel to Mecca in 1324?

How did the expansion of Muslim rule impact much of northern Africa?

Which religion is being described: led by Muhammad and began in Mecca

Which geographic feature had the greatest impact on the civlization of Mali, Ghana, & Songhai?

Why is Mansa Musa important to the history of West Africa?

How is Islam similar to Judaism and Christianity?

How did the growth of trade in West African kingdoms impact Islam?

Why was the city of Timbuktu important to Western Africa?

Where were the civilizations of Mali, Ghana, and Aksum located?

Which pillar includes avoiding food and drink during the day time?

What is the name of the Islam Holy Book?

Where were most of the kingdoms of Africa located which helped in the spread of trade and cultural diffusion?

The spread of Islam thoughout the Middle East is most closely related to which person?

Why is the Qur'an the most significant book of Islam?

What does Allah mean?

Why is Muhammad an important figure in Islam?

What significant role did salt play in ancient Ghana?

What do the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai have in common?

How did the tran-Saharan gold trade impact the kingdom of Ghana?

The kingdom of Mali and Songhai both depended on the trade of what goods?

What caused the expansion of Islam into West Africa and India?

How were the teachings of Muhammad different from the teachings of Christianity?

What religion was widely practiced during the Mali Empire?

Which statement summerizes the reasons for economic growth of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

How did a high demand for gold impact the trading kingdoms of West Africa?

Which is an element of Islam's Five Pillars?

Which is NOT considered a part of the Five Pillars of Islam?

What is one reason the spread of Islam throughout the Middle East and northern Africa?

Which African kingdom prospered from long distance trade as well as control of much of Africa's gold?

Why did cities like Jenne and Timbuktu form in West Africa?