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African Civilization
Lesson 2
Question | Answer |
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Both Ghana and Mali had a strong _________ ____________ | central government |
Duties of Ghana and Mali leaders: | 1. settle fights 2. control trade 3. defend the empire |
Duties of the citizens of Ghana and Mali | Be loyal |
The kingdoms were divided into ___________ governed by lesser kings (Ghana) or by generals (Mali). | provinces |
_____________government developed on the traditions of Ghana and Mali. | Songhai |
Characteristics of Ghana Govt. | 1. council of minister 2. King divided empire into provinces 3. clan 4. Power was transferred from father to son |
The __________ civilization had more territory, people, + tradesman than Ghana | Mali |
The King of Mali was _______ __________ | Mansa Musa |
Characteristics of Songhai government | 1. Built their government similar to Ghana and Mali's 2. Provinces governed by governor, tax collector, court of judges, +trade inspector. |
Traditional African religions served two purposes: | 1. Provide rules to live by 2. Helped people remember their history |
Mansa Musa allowed the practice of different religions but used _________ and _____________ to spread Islam | wealth and influence |
_______________ arrived in West Africa by the late 1400s | Islam |
___________ is a city in Mali with Islamic libraries built by Mansa Mussa. | Timbuktu |
Mansa Musa traveled to the holy city of _____________ and met Muslim scholars who helped him spread Islam to W. Africa | Mecca |
In ______________ leaders promoted Islam and converted to the religion to keep the loyalty of merchants. | Songhai |
____________ developed by blending African and Muslim cultures. | Swahili |