West Africa Flashcards
Griot
African storytellers/historians. They used mainly verbal communication for their storys.
Mali Empire
Empire that started in the 1200s. Known for their vast wealth.
Songhai Empire
Made in the 15th century. Known for it’s large amount of territory.
Berber
People who were in north Africa. Usually traded goods like spice and gold.
Ibn Battuta
Arab lawyer that saw that some places in Africa still didn’t practice Islam.
Mansa Musa
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.
Trans Saharan Caravan Trade
Trade between Arabian and Berber people. They traded spices, gold, silk and more during this time.
Ghana Empire
An empire that started in 400 CE. Known for its trade and power.
Timbuktu
City known for its trade and wealth. It was one of the wealthest Citys. in africa
Djenne
Another popular trading hub during the Songhai empire.