03.01 West African Kingdoms Guided Notes

—What were the major civilizations of North Africa from ancient to medieval history?



—What have been the main sources of information for Africa’s history? What have been the limitations?


—Describe the geographic regions of Africa:
—Sahara:

—Inland Delta:

—Sahel:


—Identify and describe the earliest known highly developed civilization in Africa



—Due to the camel, trade became more common. What were some of the items being traded?

—How did the following make it easy for Soninke people to gain control over Western Africa?
—Iron:
—Horses:
—What were some aspects of Ghana’s beginning and culture? Include at least two.


—What is animism?


—Why did the kingdom of Ghana come to an end?

—Explain the importance of the following people to the Mali Empire:
—Sundiata Keita:
—The Dyula:
—Mansa Musa:

—Why did the Mali Empire come to an end?

—Who was Sunni Ali the Great, and why is he important to the Songhai Empire?

—How was society organized in the Songhai kingdom?

—Why did the Songhai Empire come to an end?