West Africa Flashcards

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Griot

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African storytellers/historians. They used mainly verbal communication for their storys.

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Mali Empire

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Empire that started in the 1200s. Known for their vast wealth.

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Songhai Empire

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Made in the 15th century. Known for it’s large amount of territory.

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Berber

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People who were in north Africa. Usually traded goods like spice and gold.

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Ibn Battuta

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Arab lawyer that saw that some places in Africa still didn’t practice Islam.

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Mansa Musa

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Famous for his journey to Makkah. Giving out 2 tons of gold. A side effect of this was that the value of gold went down.

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Trans Saharan Caravan Trade

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Trade between Arabian and Berber people. They traded spices, gold, silk and more during this time.

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Ghana Empire

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An empire that started in 400 CE. Known for its trade and power.

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Timbuktu

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City known for its trade and wealth. It was one of the wealthest Citys. in africa

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Djenne

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Another popular trading hub during the Songhai empire.

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