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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 caused the decline of Songhai?
Cause: Shift from trans-Saharan to Atlantic routes. Effect: Diminished wealth.
What was the effect of Mansa Musa's hajj?
Cause: Mansa Musa's pilgrimage. Effect: Attracted European merchants and cartographers.
What was the effect of Portuguese exploration?
Cause: Portuguese exploration. Effect: Led to European trading posts along the West African coast.
What was the effect of internal conflicts in Songhai?
Cause: Internal conflicts. Effect: Moroccan invasion in 1591 hastened Songhai's decline.
What was the effect of Mali's wealth and grandeur?
Cause: Mali's wealth and grandeur. Effect: Inspired European exploration.
What was the effect of the Trans-Saharan trade?
Cause: Trans-Saharan trade. Effect: Brought Muslim traders, scholars, and administrators.
What was the effect of superior horses and weapons in Mali?
Cause: Superior horses and weapons. Effect: Helped Mali expand and maintain control.
Who was Mansa Musa?
Mansa Musa (1312-1337) was the wealthy ruler of Mali who developed Timbuktu.
Who was Sunni Ali Ber?
Ruler under whom Songhai reached its peak in the 15th-16th centuries.
Who was Askia Muhammad?
Ruler under whom Songhai reached its peak in the 15th-16th centuries.
Who were Muslim traders?
Brought Islam through Trans-Saharan Trade.
Who was Abraham Cresques?
Creator of the Catalan Atlas in 1375.