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Ghana time period

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400-1200 CE (around 800 years ago

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Ghana relative location

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Northwest Africa along the Niger and Senegal rivers

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Ghana reasons for settling

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Access to trade, water, and resources

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Ghana natural resources

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Gold

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Who did Ghana trade with

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North Africa

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What did Ghana trade

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Leather
Pottery
Salt
Cloth
Swords
Books

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3 Ghana Achievements

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Grew rich from the trade of gold and salt
Great warriors
Highly organized culture

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Mali time period

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1240 - 1500

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What is the relative location of Mali

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Western Africa, between the senegal and niger rivers to the Atlantic ocean

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What are Mali’s reasons for settling

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*Access to trade, resources
*Rose from existing Kingdom of Ghana

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What are the natural resources in Mali

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Gold, Silver, and copper

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Who did Mali trade with

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North Africa and Europe

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What did Mali trade

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Traded Gold silver and copper for salt

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What are 4 achievements of Mali

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Taxes good traded in kingdom
Controlled the gold and salt mines
Spread of Islam
Developed learning centers

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What time period was Songhay established

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1450-1591 CE

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What is Songhay’s general location

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Western Africa, along the senegal and niger rivers to the Atlantic ocean

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What is Songhay’s reason for settling

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*Broke away from Kingdom of Mali
*Access to trade, resources

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What are the natural resources in Songhay

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Gold

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Who does Songhay trade with

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North Africa along the Atlantic

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What did Songhay trade

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Traded their gold for salt

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What are Songhays achievements

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Controlled the trade routes
Had full time army
Built tombs for kings
Spread Islam
Developed trade centers

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