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Who was Mansa Musa and what was his impact?
Mali's wealthiest ruler, developed Timbuktu, and showcased Mali's power to the world.
Who was Sunni Ali Ber?
A ruler of Songhai who expanded the empire and strengthened its military.
Who was Askia Muhammad?
A ruler of Songhai who promoted Islamic scholarship and expanded the empire.
What was the significance of Mansa Musa's Hajj?
Showcased Mali's wealth, attracted European interest, and promoted Islamic learning.
What led to Ghana's decline?
Almoravid invasion, overgrazing, and internal conflicts weakened the empire.
What was the Moroccan invasion of Songhai?
In 1591, the Moroccan army defeated Songhai, leading to the empire's decline.
When did Ghana reach its peak?
Ghana reached its peak in the 11th century.
When did Mali flourish?
Mali flourished until the 17th century.
When did Songhai reach its peak?
Songhai reached its peak in the 16th century.
When did Ghana decline?
Ghana declined by the 13th century.
When did Songhai decline?
Songhai declined due to shifting trade routes and internal conflicts.
What was the impact of Portuguese exploration?
Led to European trading posts along the West African coast, shifting trade from trans-Saharan routes.
What was the effect of the shift from trans-Saharan to Atlantic trade?
Diminished Songhai's wealth and power, contributing to its decline.
Define Sudanic Empires.
Powerful West African states that controlled gold mines and trade routes.
What is trans-Saharan trade?
Trade across the Sahara Desert, linking North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa.
Define cultural blending.
The merging of different cultural elements, such as Islamic teachings with local beliefs.
What is the Sankore Madrasah?
A university in Timbuktu, sponsored by Mansa Musa, that became a major center of learning.
Define Atlantic Trade.
Trade across the Atlantic Ocean, especially between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the significance of Timbuktu?
A major trade and learning center in Mali and Songhai, attracting scholars and merchants.
Define 'hajj'.
The Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the five pillars of Islam.
What does 'Eurocentric' mean?
Focusing on European culture or history to the exclusion of a wider view of the world.
Define 'diaspora'.
The dispersion of any people from their original homeland.
What is Gullah/Geechee culture?
A distinct African American culture found in the coastal regions of the Southeastern United States, retaining many West African traditions.