West Africa

Question 1

Griot

Answer 1

African storytellers/historians. They used mainly verbal communication for their storys.

Question 2

Mali Empire

Answer 2

Empire that started in the 1200s. Known for their vast wealth.

Question 3

Songhai Empire

Answer 3

Made in the 15th century. Known for it’s large amount of territory.

Question 4

Berber

Answer 4

People who were in north Africa. Usually traded goods like spice and gold.

Question 5

Ibn Battuta

Answer 5

Arab lawyer that saw that some places in Africa still didn’t practice Islam.

Question 6

Mansa Musa

Answer 6

Famous for his journey to Makkah. Giving out 2 tons of gold. A side effect of this was that the value of gold went down.

Question 7

Trans Saharan Caravan Trade

Answer 7

Trade between Arabian and Berber people. They traded spices, gold, silk and more during this time.

Question 8

Ghana Empire

Answer 8

An empire that started in 400 CE. Known for its trade and power.

Question 9

Timbuktu

Answer 9

City known for its trade and wealth. It was one of the wealthest Citys. in africa

Question 10

Djenne

Answer 10

Another popular trading hub during the Songhai empire.