<p> Chapter 6: West African Empires </p><p>Section 1: Empire of Ghana</p><p>1. Where was the ancient empire of Ghana located?</p><p>2. How did the early Soninke farmers create a strong state? </p><p>3. A) What were the two main trade items in Ghana & B) why were they so highly desired? </p><p>4. A)What is “silent bartering” and B) describe 2 reasons it was used: </p><p>5. A) How did Ghana’s rulers raise money & B) what did the money pay for? </p><p>6. Why was trade safer when Ghana controlled it? </p><p>7. Explain the three reasons for Ghana’s decline? a. </p><p> b. </p><p> c. </p><p>Section 2: Empire of Mali</p><p>8. After conquering nearby kingdoms, on what did the king of Mali focus?</p><p>9. How did Sundiata consolidate political and religious power? </p><p>10. To what religion did Mansa Musa belong? 11. Describe two effects of Mansa Musa’s hajj: a. </p><p> b. </p><p>12. How did Mansa Musa spread his religion throughout Mali?</p><p>13. Describe three reasons for the decline of Mali? (why were they soooo bad?) - </p><p>- </p><p>-</p><p>Section 3: Empire of Songhai</p><p>14. What device helped the Moroccans defeat the Songhai? Why did the Moroccan army invade Songhai? </p><p>Section 4: Historical and Artistic Traditions</p><p>15. What is oral history and how did Griots affect African culture?</p><p>16. Who was Ibn Batuta? When and why did he travel to Africa? What did he think about African culture and Africans?</p>
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