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West African Empires Flashcards

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When did Muslim traders in caravans create trade routes across the Sahara Desert?

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800-1000AD

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What trade routes were in Arabia? (4 answers)

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Silk Road to China
Sea route to India and Spice Islands
Mediterranean Sea to Europe
Caravan routes across the Sahara Desert

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What products did the Muslims trade?

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Salt for Gold
Ivory, lumber, tin, and other resources
Slaves

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Arab cultural contributions were…

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Islam
Math
Science
Medicine

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Who was Mansa Musa?

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Powerful King of the Mali Empire who converted to Islam creating cultural diffusion

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What are Griots?

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Designated Storyteller

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What classifies Extended Family ?

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More than the nuclear family (i.e. mom, dad, children)

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What classifies a Clan?

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A group of related extended families who descended from a common ancestor

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What is a Tribe?

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A group of related clans

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