Unit 6: West African Kingdoms

Name the West African Kingdoms in order.

• Mali-Ghana-Songhai

• Ghana-Mali-Songhai

• Songhai-Mali-Ghana

• Mali-Songhai-Ghana

What happened to the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa returned from his hajj?

• The Mali Empire was attacked and conquered by Songhai Empire

• Mansa Musa hired architects to build mosques, libraries, and universities

• Mansa Musa forced the citizens to convert to Islam

• Mansa Musa passed away upon his return and was replaced by his son

Which city did Mansa Musa visit for his hajj?

• Medina

• Mecca

• Cairo

• Damascus

Trade began to increase in West Africa when Berbers began using __________ to travel across the Sahara Desert.

• Horses

• Camels

• Donkeys

• Carriages

What made Mansa Musa’s hajj special?

• Egypt refused his caravan

• He refused to spend any money

• He upset Egypt's economy

• It brought world attention to Mali

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all traded which TWO items?

• Gold and fish
• Gold and salt
• Gold and timber
• Gold and bronze

Which geographic factor MOST influenced the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• Location near the mountains

• Taxes collected from merchants

• Nearness to the Silk Road

• Nearness to trans-Saharan caravan routes

Which characteristic of the Mali Empire is most closely associated with this image?

• trade with North Africa

• training wild animals for celebrations

• a powerful military

• wealth obtained from gold mines

Which kingdoms were the major kingdoms in West Africa?

• Mali

• Dahr

• Niani

• Songhai

• Ghana

What was an important trading city in Mali?

• Cairo

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Alexandria