5.3 & 5.4 Vocabulary

Sonni Ali

• A ruler of the Mali Empire known for his wealth and trade routes.

• A ruler of the Songhai Empire (r. 1464-1492) known for military conquests and expanding the empire.

• A famous explorer who discovered the Americas in 1492.

• A leader of the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century.

Asante Kingdom

• A powerful West African state known for its military and resistance to European colonization.

• A small island nation in the Caribbean known for its tourism.

• A historical empire in East Africa known for its trade routes.

• A modern-day country in South America with a diverse culture.

Dahomey Kingdom

• A West African kingdom that was active in the slave trade and had a strong military.

• A South American empire known for its advanced architecture.

• A European nation famous for its maritime exploration.

• An Asian dynasty recognized for its contributions to philosophy.

Battle of Tondibi

• A battle in 1591 where Moroccan forces defeated the Songhai Empire, leading to its decline.

• A naval battle fought between the Spanish and the British in 1588.

• A conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire in the 16th century.

• A battle that resulted in the unification of the Italian states in the 19th century.

Sundiata Keita

• The founder of the Mali Empire and a legendary leader known as the "Lion King."

• A famous explorer of the 15th century.

• A renowned philosopher from ancient Greece.

• The first emperor of the Roman Empire.

Middle Passage

• The journey of European explorers to the New World.

• The brutal sea journey that transported enslaved Africans to the Americas.

• The trade route for spices between Asia and Europe.

• The migration of Native Americans to the western territories.

Askia Muhammad

• A ruler of the Mali Empire who built the Great Mosque of Timbuktu.

• A Songhai ruler who promoted Islam, trade, and efficient governing in the 15th century.

• A famous explorer known for his voyages to the Americas.

• A leader of the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century.

Manden Charter

• A declaration of human rights established in the Mali Empire.

• A treaty between European nations in the 18th century.

• A document outlining the laws of ancient Rome.

• A charter for the establishment of the United Nations.

Soumaoro Kante

• The last ruler of the Mali Empire, known for his alliance with Sundiata Keita.

• The last ruler of the Ghana Empire, known for opposing Sundiata Keita in the Mali Empire’s rise.

• A famous warrior in the Songhai Empire who defeated the Mali Empire.

• The first ruler of the Ghana Empire, known for his trade policies.

Battle of Kirina

• A battle in 1235 where Sundiata Keita defeated Soumaoro Kante, leading to the rise of the Mali Empire.

• A conflict in 1300 that marked the end of the Ghana Empire.

• A skirmish in 1400 between the Mali Empire and the Songhai Empire.

• A naval battle fought in 1250 near the coast of West Africa.