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Which of the following sequences correctly represents the chronological order of the major medieval West African empires?
Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Songhai, Mali, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Ghana, Songhai, Ghana, Mali

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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What was significant about the location of the Ghana Empire?

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It was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources in the north.

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Which TWO commodities were commonly traded by the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai? Options: Gold and ivory, Gold and salt, Gold and spices, Gold and textiles

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Gold and salt

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What do the lines on this African map signify?

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Trans-Saharan trade routes

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What was necessary before large numbers of slaves could be moved across the Sahara?
Options: boats from Egypt, camels from Arabia, wagons from Europe, horses from South America

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camels from Arabia

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Identify the primary religious influence in West Africa during the time of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires.

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Islam was the primary religious influence, spreading through trade and scholarship.

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Discuss how the trade routes of Ghana contributed to cultural exchanges between different regions. Provide examples to support your discussion.

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The trade routes facilitated the exchange of ideas, such as the spread of Islam and new technologies.

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Analyze the impact of the trans-Saharan trade routes on the economic development of the Kingdom of Ghana.

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The trade routes facilitated the exchange of gold and salt, significantly boosting Ghana's economy.

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Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all developed in which region of Africa? Options: West Africa, East Africa, North Africa, South Africa

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West Africa

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Because of its location, a merchant selling gold from the Niger River, and a merchant selling salt from the Sahara Desert would likely trade in the city of...

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Timbuktu

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