PDF-Mali African Empires The Mali Empire Comprehension Questions Ans

1 Which country was NOT part of the Mali Empire A Gambia B Senegal C Chad D Niger 2 Most people in the Mali Empire were successful A Muslims B camel traders C engineers D farmers and h. Unit . 3 . Section 1. AFRICAN ENVIRONMENTS. The vast & diverse continent of Africa is home to many different cultures. During the period 600-1450 these cultures forged Africa's social, religious, and economic relationships with other cultures both within the continent and beyond. Ghana, Mali and Songhai. 7.4.1, 7.4.3, 7.3.5. Ghana: Chapter 6, Section 1 . Rise . of Ghana. One of three great civilizations that arose along the . Niger River . Ghana was located . between salt and gold . 6. th Grade UBD - Unit 8 - Growth of African Empires. Essential Question. How did trade influence the politics and culture of African Empires?. Preview. Empires Rise. -. In West Africa, there were three great empires. They gained power by controlling the gold and salt trades. These three empires controlled the Sahel region of West Africa for more than 900 years.. Ghana, Mali and Songhai. Rise . of Ghana. One of three great civilizations that arose along the . Niger River . Ghana was located . between salt and gold . mines. Ghana’s . power came from . their . Bantus. Longest Migration in History. Griots – Homers of African History. Language. Was an Islamic Judge. H. e . is best known as a . traveler and . explorer. , . covering some 73,000 miles. These journeys covered almost the entirety of the known . * Vocabulary to know:. http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/LuxfordElementary/Moore/ap3.aspx. * Ancient Mali Facts. * Test Questions.. * Mali Scavenger Hunt: Page created by a team of teachers at Kings Park ES. January 2003. SUB-. SAHARAn. Africa. Commonalities IN African Society. Tribes = based on kinship. Led by chief or king. Military commander, chief priest, head judge, lawmaker. council of elders = advise. Religion. Savanna. Natural resources. Griot. Kinship. Lineage. Proverb. Africa’s Geography. Africa’s geography includes plateaus in its interior, a coastline filled with waterfalls, and deserts such as the Sahara.. Ghana . AD 750 . - 1200. Made iron swords and tools. The . Kings of Ghana taxed all trade passing through the region, especially the gold-salt trade. Rulers and nobles were further enriched by using captives of war as slaves. and Cities. 2.2A: Iron technology’s Impact on . W. est Africa. Before the Discovery of Iron. Most people were hunter-gatherers. Tools and weapons were made of bone and stone fixed to sticks. The . Nok. and Cities. 2.2A: Iron technology’s Impact on . W. est Africa. Before the Discovery of Iron. Most people were hunter-gatherers. Tools and weapons were made of bone and stone fixed to sticks. The . Nok. (609) 258 - 6510 ABOUT THE PROGRAM One of the greatest legends of West African Mand 13books The people of Mali were educated in many subjects such as math music law literature history HANDOUT The start of the ancient Egyptian civilization is known as the Early Dynastic Period. It was the start of Egypt being ruled by dynasties. A . dynasty. is a ruling family that passes leadership down through the family line..