The Kingdoms of West Africa

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What was the Western belief about Africa's history?

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Western historians believed Africa had no 'civilization' or writing, and thus no history, based on racist ideas.

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What evidence contradicts the Western belief about Africa's history?

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Archaeological evidence shows Africa's history and writings date back to ancient times, with ancient Europeans writing about Africa and African states.

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What was significant about Timbuktu in West Africa?

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Timbuktu included a University with the largest Library in Africa.

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What was the Ghana Empire known for?

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The Ghana Empire was made wealthy through the trade of Gold, Salt, and Slaves.

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The ruler who took control as the Ghana Empire was dissolving in the early 1200s.

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Who was Soumaoro Kanté?

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How was the Mali Empire established?

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The Mali Empire was established by Sundiata by uniting the former Ghana states against Soumaoro.

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What was the capital of the Mali Empire?

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The capital of the Mali Empire was Timbuktu.

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The ruler of the Mali Empire during its Golden Age (1312-1337).

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Who was Mansa Musa?

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What was the Songhai Empire's origin?

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The Songhai Empire was once a vassal of the Mali Empire, centralized in the city of Gao.

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The first King of the Songhai, known for being a great military leader.

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Who was Sunni Ali?