West Africa Flashcards
Describe The Sahara
- Largest desert in the world.
- Stretches south from Atlas Mountains to the Sahel region.
- Large Temperature ranges.
- Hot and dry desert region
Which river was important to the Ghana
-The Niger river was important since it allowed water access and fertile land.
What was the role of griots and how were they important to West African Society?
-They were storytellers that passed down stories which allowed the society pass down a verbal history.
What is a proverb and what were they used for in African Society?
A proverb was a wise saying that was used to spread wisdom quickly using a few words.
How did Ghana grow to become such a wealthy empire?
They controlled valuable trade routes and had access to valuable resources. They also had trade taxes.
Describe the importance of Gold to Ghana and its rulers.
Vast quantities of gold allowed Ghana to become wealthy through trade.
Which mineral resource did Ghana use for tools and weapons?
Iron ore or Iron was used to create tools and weapons.
How did Islam spread to Ghana.
Islam spread to Ghana through trade and merchants.
Why was salt so valuable?
Salt allowed the preservation and flavoring of food. It also allowed the balance of PH levels.
