African and Muslim Empires

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This king of Mali was best known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and the amount of gold he gifted.

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Mansa Musa

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This city was one of the major trading centers of Mali

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Timbuktu

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What two key products did the kings of Ghana build their power on?

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Salt and Gold

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The Northern desert in Africa is the...

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Sahara

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What new religion did the traders bring into the Kingdom of Ghana?

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Islam

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Which Kingdom would Sunni Ali be associated with?

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Songhai

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What made Mansa Musa’s hajj special?

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It brought world attention to Mali

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Where was the capital during the Abbasid dynasty?

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Baghdad

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What is a Muslim house of worship called?

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mosque

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Who invaded the Abbasid Caliphate and sacked Baghdad?

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The Mongols