Study Guide Test W6D2 Flashcards
After taking over as ruler of Songhai, he unified, strenghthened and enlarged the empire
Sunni Ali
The empire of Ghana reach its peak under his rule
Tunka Manin
What do you call West African storytellers?
Griots
Short says of wisdom or truth are called
Proverbs
A spoken record of past events is called
Oral history
Brightly colored fabrics woven by hand and often worn by kings and queens for special occasions
Kente
After overthrowing Sunni Baru, he took a title of military rank and ruled Sohghai
Askia the Great
Mali’s greatest and most famous Muslim King
Mansa Musa
Peacefull and non-verbal trading method
Silent barter
According to legend, he overame many hardships to build the empire of Mali
Sundiata
What were the two major trade goods that made Ghana rich AND where were they found?
Salt and gold. Salt was found north of Ghana in the Sahara and gold was found south of Ghana near the gulf of Guyana and the Niger.
Who was more responsible for the collapse of Ghana, the people of Ghana or outsiders? Why?
Outsiders were more responsible for the collapse of Ghana because outsiders called Almoravids invaded Ghana and weakened them, the Almoravids brought their animals and the animals ate all of their grass and ruined the land for farm and a country Ghana conquered rebelled and weakened Ghana’s power.
What changes occurred in Mail when Mansa Musa ruled?
Mali reached it’s peak of wealth, power and fame. Islam spread throughout Africa because of his influence. His army capture major cities that became part of Mali. He also encouraged education.
How were Sundiata and Mansa Musa similar? How were they different?
Sundiata and Mansa Musa were similar in that they conquered trade routes and cities. Sundiata conquered Ghana and its trade routes. Mansa Musa conquered important trade cities . They both built up the empire - Sundiata by creating farmlands and crops and feeding the people and Mansa Musa by building schools and encouraging education. Both used religion to keep peace. Sundiata practiced all the local religions and Mansa Musa was a Muslim but he was tolerant of other religions. They were different because because Sundiata emphasized farming and Mansa Musa emphasized education. They were also different because Mansa Musa was Muslim and Sundita was not.
How did Mali’s growth and power actually help lead to their downfall?
Mali was just too big of an empire and the government no longer could control it.
What ruler led Songhai in it’s conquest of Mali?
Sunni Alli
Explain how Muhammad Ture became Askia the Great?
Muhammad Ture led a Muslim rebellion again Sunni Baru and took over as leader. He took on the title of Askia and became know as Aski the great.
How did Songhai fall?
Morocco invaded Songhai because they wanted Songhai’s salt mines. Morocco had an army of well trained Spanish and Portugese soldiers as well as guns and cannons.
Who were the griot? What role did they play in West African society?
Griot was a storyteller. Their role was to keep and maintain an oral history.
How were music and dance used in West African society?
Music and dance were created to honor their history and were central to many celebrations
What were two forms of visual art popular in West Africa?
Sculpture and masks and clothing.
