TCAP Review 5

Question 1

Griot

Answer 1

A traditional storyteller.

Question 2

Mali Empire

Answer 2

A small state that conquered Ghana during the downfall of its empire, and proceeded to build its wealth from gold, salt, and trade.

Question 3

Ghana Empire

Answer 3

An empire that mainly revolved around trade. They were able to do this from the help of fertile soils from the land.

Question 4

Songhai Empire

Answer 4

The Songhai area broke away from the Mali as a result of it weakening, and the ruler seized control of Timbuktu.

Question 5

Berber

Answer 5

People of North Africa who found a way to cross the Sahara to Sudan.

Question 6

Mansa Musa

Answer 6

The wealthy Emperor of Mali who, on his travel to Mecca, gave away lots of his money.

Question 7

Ibn Battuta

Answer 7

An Islamic Arab who was devoted to spreading the religion on his travel to Mecca and set up libraries with books from around the world.

Question 8

Trans Saharan Caravan Trade

Answer 8

People formed caravans and used animals to help them cross the Sahara for trade.

Question 9

Djenne

Answer 9

An area southwest of Timbuktu which was known as an important area for trade, and soon becoming the center of Islamic learning.

Question 10

Timbuktu

Answer 10

A city in Mali that became an important center for Islamic learning and culture.