Study Guide: Early African Societies (SSWH6)

What were the three Sudanic Kingdoms mentioned in the study guide?

Which empire controlled the gold-salt trade and declined due to wars and a weakened economy?

• The Ghana Empire.

• The Roman Empire.

• The Ottoman Empire.

• The British Empire.

Who was the ruler of Mali from 1312-1337 CE, considered one of the richest people in history?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia the Great

• Sonni Ali

The impact of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca was:

• Increased wealth and influence of the Mali Empire

• Decline of the Mali Empire

• No significant impact

• Loss of trade routes

Mansa Musa built what to promote Islam and learning?

• Mosques and universities

• Trade routes

• Military fortresses

• Palaces

What did the Trans-Saharan Trade network connect?

• North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

• Europe and Asia

• North America and South America

• Australia and Antarctica

Where did the gold and salt in the Gold-Salt Trade come from?

Name two coastal trading cities in East Africa mentioned in the study guide.

• Mombasa and Zanzibar

• Nairobi and Addis Ababa

• Kampala and Kigali

• Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu

What is the definition of Mansa Musa?

• Founder of the Mali Empire

• Wealthy Mali ruler known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and promotion of Islamic learning.

• Major center of trade and Islamic learning in Mali.

• Trade network across the Sahara that connected West Africa to North Africa and beyond.

Who was Sundiata Keita?

• Wealthy Mali ruler known for his pilgrimage to Mecca

• Founder of the Mali Empire, known as the 'Lion King' of Mali.

• Major center of trade and Islamic learning in Mali.

• Economic system where gold from West Africa was traded for salt from North Africa.