History Grade 7 Flashcards
Where was the Mali kingdom?
Western part of Africa
In what century was Mali at the height of its power?
14th century (1300-1399)
Which river flows through the Mali empire?
The Niger river
Which large desert is found in the northern part of Africa?
The Sahara
True or false camels were the best form of transport across the desert?
True
True or false: coal and copper were the main minerals in West Africa
False, salt and gold
Why did Arabs cross the Sahara desert?
The crossed the Sahara desert in order to trade
What are three items that The Arabs brought to trade?
Rugs, swords, daggers and glass(any 3)
What are 3 items the Arabs exchanged their goods for?
Gold,slaves,ivory,salt and ostrich feathers
What are two reasons why the Sahara desert was one of the most difficult deserts to cross?
It was extremely hot during the day, the nights were freezing cold, there were Sandstorms, it was easy to get lost,there was a danger of running out of water.(any 2)
How did people navigate their way through the desert without getting lost?
They travelled along the Niger river and they used the stars
Where is fat stored in the camels body?
In their humps
Where do camels store water?
In their stomachs
Why do camels used for transport in the Sahara desert?
Their feet have thick leathery pads to stop them sinking into the sand, they had long eyelashes and bushy eyebrows to protect their eyes, their nostrils can open and close to trap water vapour they have thick fur to help them cope with harsh weather, They can go for a long time without water, The milk was rich in vitamins and minerals.
Why did many West Africans convert to Islam?
It enabled them to get better prices when trading with other Muslims, it gives them a chance to read and write.
Who was the king at the time when Mali was at the height of its power?
Mansa Musa
How long did Mansa Musas pilgrimage to Mecca take?
A year
How did Mansa musa become famous during his pilgrimage?
For ho much he spent and his generosity.
Who or what did Mansa musa take back to Mali?
Scholars,architects and books
What mineral is made Mali wealthy?
Gold,copper and salt
In which city was the great mosque/djingareyber mosque built
Timbuktu
Why does the great mosque have to be repaired regularly?
The mud would decay
Which city did Mansa musa make the capital city?
Timbuktu
How many countries does west Africa consist of today?
16
What is the meaning of colony?
A group of people living in a foreign place
Meaning of indigenous
People that are known to a certain place
List 4 types of plantations
Tobacco,sugar cane,rice,cotton
What is the name of the ship that slaves took over?
Amistad
Who is the slave women that is famous today?
Harriet Tubman
Who is the anti-slavery protester who is remembered in a song?
John Brown
Why is Nat turner famous today?
He could read and write,he was a preacher,he died a martyr,he lead a big rebellion against slavery
How were slaves negatively impacted after Nat turners revolt?
They weren’t allowed to meet without at least one white minister present, they weren’t allowed to be taught how to read or write,100-200 innocent slaves were killed.
Which slave took over a ship?
Joseph cinque
Who had visions from god?
Nat turner
What is a conductor
The people who travelled with the slaves to help them
Who used the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Why did Harriet Tubman sleep a lot?
She got hit on the head with a heavy object
Five facts about Harriet Tubman?
- former slave who slept a lot
- died at 93yrs
- escaped from slavery
- freed 300 slaves
- born into slavery
- used the underground railway
- carried a gun with her to kill anybody who wanted to go back
- there was a $40,000 reward to whoever captured her
Explain the triangular slave trade.
Weapons and alcohol was brought from Europe to Africa and traded for African slaves who were taken to America and traded for raw materials that were taken back to Europe and it went on.
What we’re three things used as money?
Cowrie shells,kola nuts,gold
