Chapter 13 lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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Ghana
A
An ancient kingdom in West Africa
2
Q
Koumbi
A
The capital of the kingdom of Ghana
3
Q
Mali
A
An empire in West Africa
4
Q
Timbuktu
A
A major trading city in Mali
5
Q
Jenne-Jenno
A
An ancient city in West Africa, located southeast of Timbuktu on the Niger River, the oldest known city in sub-Saharan Africa
6
Q
Gao
A
A city east to Timbuktu and capital of the Songhai Empire
7
Q
Sumanguru
A
1203 King of Ghana who deafeted the Soninke King and controlled Koumbi
8
Q
Sundiata
A
King of Mali who established a long-lived system of government and made Mali into one of the greatest trading kingdoms in Africa
9
Q
Mansa Musa
A
King of Mali who is best known for his pilgrimage to mecca
10
Q
Sonni Ali
A
King of Songhai who increased trade and learning in the empire of Songhai
11
Q
Griot
A
A professional storyteller from Africa
