GLOBAL HONORS: Africa Flashcards
How did geography contribute to Africa’s cultural identity?
because of how isolated it was, important trade resources such as gold and salt, and trade routes that helped different civilizations to interact and develop.
What geographic factors contributed to the prosperity of the West African Kingdoms
West Africa had a surplus of natural resources gold and salt enabled them to trade and develop in society. Even though deserts separated them, it became a highway for trade. But since there was so much of the gold and salt
why was ghana important?
because its location allowed it to prosper with its natural resources, thier military was successfull, people there were very religious, believed in statues
why was mali important ?
because it was the center of a massive empire and it was so rich because of their natural resources and over time mail expanded its territory, they had a very generous leader. mali prospered because of the trade routes
why was songhai important?
because they had an efficient banking system and education and they prospered so much because they controlled the trade routes, they were so rich because they required harboring states to pay them tribute
How were they thriving civilizations before European arrival?
the civilizations in africa were thriving because of thier isolation to the world, their natrual reasources built their economy and let them prosper
Who was Mansa Musa and why was he important?
mansa musa was the richest man in the world and he was the leader of mali,
Where was Timbuktu?
Timbuktu was located near the niger river and it was one of the most important cities of the mali empire, so there was alot of trade there. timbuktu became the center of learning, timbuktu was known for its education
Why did the early Africans pass down their history through oral traditions (prior to the introduction of Islam)?
the early africans passed down their history through oral training because islalm promotes education and literal and many africans werent literate so they promoted education. they expressed themselves through dances and singing.
Describe animism
animisim are spirits that are present in nature, everyday in everything, and to see spirits in all living things
What was the impact of Islam on the Western African kingdoms
the impact of islam on the westerm african kingdoms was their education and literacy they selectibly borrowed things from islam.
Describe Mali
mali was the center of trade, education and money. There was peace because there were safe trading routes. prosperity because they controlled gold and salt. progress because they made alot of impacts there was alot of education
What were some differences between traditional Sub-Saharan African and the kingdoms of West Africa?
some of the differences between sub saharan africa function in small groups while the kingdoms had large rich cities
its like the 5 pillars of faith its the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able
Hajj
people who live below the sahara desert
Sub-Saharan
