West African Kingdoms Flashcards
What is a forest?
An area with lots of vegatation
What is a savannah
A separation of the sahel from the coast, otherwise called grasslands.
What is the Sahel
the area that separates the sahara from the savannah
Ghana lasted from 6th to 13th century - T or F
T
Is getting salt an easy job?
No, the process of harvesting soil can dry out the skin, leading to further injuries
Why does the body need salt?
To maintain a balance of bodily fluids and to keep it running smooth.
Ghana was the first to find that trees were useful - T or F
F
Ghana was the first to make iron things - T or F?
T
Ghana grew poor due to being taxxed on trade routes - T or F?
F
Ghana profited off the trade of gold and salt - T or F
T
Ghana taxed people on their routes - T or F
T
Islam came to africa because it originated there - T or F
F
Islam came to africa via trade - T or F?
T
Did Mali control trade routes
Yes
Did Mali invent the Wheel?
No
Did Mali first discover gold?
No
Did Mali’s empor-rer go on a famous Hajj?
Yes
Do Muslims worship the Kaaba?
No, they worship what it repersents
Where is the Kaaba located?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
A pilgrimage to Mecca is called a… ____
Hajj
What was the capital of Songhai?
Gao
Timbuktu was known for…
_____ & ______
learning & culture
Did Songhai grow rich by one, for example trading up the Niger and the desert lands?
Yes
Pillars of Islam: Hajj
Journey to Mecca: Must complete once in lifetime
