african american Flashcards
What is a griot?
a west african poet, storyteller, and musician.
What is the mali empire?
An empire that was known for its immense wealth which was gold.
what is the Ghana Empire.
An empire that is known for its immenese gold.
what is the Songhai Empire?
An empire that had both kings expanding the empire and trade networks throughout the sahara.
what is a Berber
A member of the inndigenous people of North Africa.
Who is Mansa Musa and what is he known for.
The richest man ever and the ruler of the kingdom of Mali.
What is the Buttuta known for?
The Buttuta wrote one of the world’s most famous travel logs , he Rihlah.
What is the Trans saharan trade.
The trans saharan trade is trade between sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa that requires travel across the Sahara.
What is djenne
It is a town that is famous for its distinctive adobe architecture, most notably the Great Mosque.
What is timbuktu
It is a ancient city in mali known for large wealth education, and trade.
