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West African Kingdoms Flashcards

1
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What is a forest?

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An area with lots of vegatation

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What is a savannah

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A separation of the sahel from the coast, otherwise called grasslands.

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What is the Sahel

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the area that separates the sahara from the savannah

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4
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Ghana lasted from 6th to 13th century - T or F

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T

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5
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Is getting salt an easy job?

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No, the process of harvesting soil can dry out the skin, leading to further injuries

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5
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Why does the body need salt?

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To maintain a balance of bodily fluids and to keep it running smooth.

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6
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Ghana was the first to find that trees were useful - T or F

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F

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7
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Ghana was the first to make iron things - T or F?

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T

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Ghana grew poor due to being taxxed on trade routes - T or F?

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F

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9
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Ghana profited off the trade of gold and salt - T or F

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T

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10
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Ghana taxed people on their routes - T or F

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T

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11
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Islam came to africa because it originated there - T or F

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F

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12
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Islam came to africa via trade - T or F?

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T

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13
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Did Mali control trade routes

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Yes

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14
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Did Mali invent the Wheel?

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No

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15
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Did Mali first discover gold?

16
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Did Mali’s empor-rer go on a famous Hajj?

17
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Do Muslims worship the Kaaba?

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No, they worship what it repersents

18
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Where is the Kaaba located?

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Mecca, Saudi Arabia

19
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A pilgrimage to Mecca is called a… ____

20
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What was the capital of Songhai?

21
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Timbuktu was known for…
_____ & ______

A

learning & culture

22
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Did Songhai grow rich by one, for example trading up the Niger and the desert lands?

23
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Pillars of Islam: Hajj

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Journey to Mecca: Must complete once in lifetime

24
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Pillars of Islam: All

A

Belief in one god (monotheism)

Must pray 5 times to Mecca

Must give money to poor

Must fast during ramadan

Must make at least one journey to Mecca in lifetime.

25
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Overall Questions: Define Jihad

26
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Overall Questions: All 3 kingdoms in alphabetical order

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai

27
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What kingdom did Mansa Musa rule?

28
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Capital of Ghana

A

Koumbi Saleh

29
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Capital of Mali

30
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Capital of Songhai

31
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First king of Ghana

A

Dinga Cisse

32
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First & Second king of Mali

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  1. Sundiata Keita
  2. Mansa Musa
33
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First & Second king of Songhai (and millitary leader)

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  1. Muhammad I Askia
  2. Muhammad II Askia
  3. Sunny Ali
34
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Did Songhai deal with the slave trade

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