World Religions and Kingdoms of Western Africa

Under this kingdom the government was more centralized. The king was patrilineal bloodline.

The monotheistic belief of Islam attracted many who had in the past based faith on many gods.

Who was responsible for spreading the word of Mali's wealth while on his pilgrimage to Mecca?

Muslims believe in angels and their ability to interact in their lives.

What is Hinduism's major tenet?

What is the place of worship for Hinduism called?

Muslim architecture, ceramics, and geometric patterns attracted interest in their faith.

What is the name of the prophet and messenger of Allah for Muslims?

What is the pillar of Islam faith that translates to mean "the Testimony"?

This Kingdom accepted Islam but also included ancestor worship, restricting some teachings of Islam until Mansa Musa

Muslim communities were one of the first to place a high value on this

What impacted the trade in Western Africa?

The decline of this empire began when the almoravids overthrew the king

What is a caliphate?

This Kingdom went from 500 CE to 1203 CE in western Africa

What is Islam's major tenet?

What are the vegetation zones in Western Africa?

The Nok people were first to use iron which rapidly spread throughout this kingdom causing food surpluses.

This tactic led to Ghana's decline...

What the holy month are Muslims expected to fast?

This kingdom practiced a polytheistic religion, and the king was a political and spiritual leader.

Who is the prophet for Christianity

What is the Holy City for Muslims?

What is the pillar of the Islam faith that translates to mean "pilgrimage"?

What is the Holy Text of Buddhism?

Who is the prophet for Judaism?

What is the only world religion that has neither a monotheistic or polytheistic belief?

Wealth of this kingdom came from gold/salt tax on trade. Taxes built up the military. King was matrilineal bloodlines.

What are the five pillars of Islam?

This Kingdom went from 1240CE to 1400CE

As territory expanded and new regions were acquired these types of routes spread the word of Islam

What percentage of their income are Muslims expected to give to the poor, needy, or less fortunate?

Zakat can be used to feed the poor, to encourage others to convert to Islam to ransom captives, and to defend the faith

How many days are Muslims expected to pray?

What helps the camel get through sand storms?

A collection of sayings by Muhammad are called:

This kingdom grew quickly due to its wealth and became appealing to invadors. The salt/gold mines were overtaken.

Where is the best place for growing crops in West Africa?

What is the pillar of the Islam faith that translates to mean "purification"?

This kingdom went from 1400CE to 1600CE

Caliphate expanded and conquered throughout the middle east and northern Africa and spread the Islam faith.

The pain that is felt by Muslims during the Ramadan fast acts as proof of their commitment to Allah.

What river increased agriculture and trade for the Kingdom of Mali?

Under Sunni Ali, this kingdom did not follow the laws of Islam until Askia the Great took over.

Ramadan lasts for how many days?

What is the Holy Text of Hinduism?

What is Buddhism's major tenet?

Which pillar is the most sacred of the five pillars?

The Kingdom of Ghana collected taxes from this trade and it allowed the kingdom to grow increasingly powerful.

What is the Holy text of Judaism?

What is the Holy Text of Christianity?

These were a group of people that led desert caravans through the Sahara.

This kingdom was responsible for the expansion of Timbuktu, University of Sankore, and education

What is the Holy text of Islam

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

What is the second pillar of the Islam that means "prayer?"

What religion's major tenet is the 10 commandments?

After the death of Mansa Musa, this kingdom suffered from weak leadership in its vast territory.

This metal was used by the Kingdom of Ghana to create more efficient farm tools and weapons.

Who is the prophet for Islam?

What are the two rules that Muslims must follow when performing their daily prayers?