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Name one reason crossing the Sahara was so dangerous.
Robbers, dehydration, sandstorms, extreme heat, getting lost
What were the two reasons salt was so important to West Africa?
Preserve foods and made them taste better
What did the Romans use to cross the Sahara faster?
camels
What desert reaches across the northern part of Africa?
Sahara
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile
Where does the continent of Africa rank in size? (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.)
2nd
What year did trade begin in West Africa?
639
What did the Nok people begin making tools and weapons out of?
iron
Name one reason for the fall of Songhai.
Internal struggles, Moroccan invaders, Traders from Europe, Lack of weapon technology
Which leader divided the Songhai empire into provinces?
Askia the Great
What was one of Sunni Ali's achievements?
Unified and strengthened Songhai, allowed others to practice other religions, brought peace and stability
What was one of the main trading centers of West Africa that Sunni Ali overtook?
Timbuktu or Djenne
What is a religious pilgrimage called?
hajj
What religion did Mansa Musa practice?
Islam (Muslim)
What were the two main trading goods in West Africa?
gold and salt
Which leader may have inspired the Lion King?
Sundiata
How did the large size of Mali lead to its fall?
The government couldn't control all areas.
How did the rest of the world hear about Mali?
Mansa Musa's hajj
What river was the kingdom of Mali located along?
Niger
What were the three reasons for the fall of Ghana?
Invasion, Internal fighting, and overgrazing
What couldn't the common people in Ghana own?
Gold nuggets
Who was ruler of Ghana at its highest point?
Tunka Manin
Which people were the first people to develop the Ghana civilization?
Soninke
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