the most powerful of the new trading societies Islam was introduced here by north African traders in the 9th century

Mali's founding ruler (the lion prince/founder) he built a strong trade network

(Sundiata's grandnephew) brought fame to the region of Mali, made a pilgrimage to mecca displaying Mali's wealth to the outside world.

In the 1400s they had taken the place as the powerhouse in west Africa when Mali declined it became larger and richer than Mali

Accumulated a lot of wealth and developed into centers of Muslim life in the region. It became a world-renowned center of Islamic learning.

Islam's holiest city where many such as mansa Musa take their pilgrimage.

Became famous throughout Europe and Asia. Gold was the most precious commodity traded.

few societies had inhabited here b/c it's arid climate made it nearly impossible to farm. Tough trade did take place across here (North Africa)

places were human settlement is possible b/c water from deep underground is brought to the surface, making land fertile.

had dry harsh climate that camels adapted well to (western Asia)

As use of the camel spread, people developed as many as 15 types of saddles for different purposes.

accumulated the most wealth and developed into centers of Muslim life in the region

ruler of the byzantine empire, responsible for the body of civil law. fostered trade between Asia, Europe, and Africa

Ruler of the Kievan Rus empire converted to Christianity in 989. Developed first large civilization in Russia.

a scholar well versed in Islamic law. His commentary on Mali society sheds light on the cultural forces at work in Sub-Saharan Africa during the 14th century.

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Honors vocab 2.4

Term	Definition
Mali	the most powerful of the new trading societies Islam was introduced here by north African traders in the 9th century
Sundiata	Mali's founding ruler (the lion prince/founder) he built a strong trade network
Mansa Musa	(Sundiata's grandnephew) brought fame to the region of Mali, made a pilgrimage to mecca displaying Mali's wealth to the outside world.
Songhai Kingdom	In the 1400s they had taken the place as the powerhouse in west Africa when Mali declined it became larger and richer than Mali
Timbuktu	Accumulated a lot of wealth and developed into centers of Muslim life in the region. It became a world-renowned center of Islamic learning.
Mecca	Islam's holiest city where many such as mansa Musa take their pilgrimage.
Trans-Saharan trade	Became famous throughout Europe and Asia. Gold was the most precious commodity traded.
Sahara Desert	few societies had inhabited here b/c it's arid climate made it nearly impossible to farm. Tough trade did take place across here (North Africa)
Oases	places were human settlement is possible b/c water from deep underground is brought to the surface, making land fertile.
Arabian desert	had dry harsh climate that camels adapted well to (western Asia)
Camel saddle	As use of the camel spread, people developed as many as 15 types of saddles for different purposes.
Gao	accumulated the most wealth and developed into centers of Muslim life in the region
Justinian	ruler of the byzantine empire, responsible for the body of civil law. fostered trade between Asia, Europe, and Africa
Vladmir	Ruler of the Kievan Rus empire converted to Christianity in 989. Developed first large civilization in Russia.
Ibn Battuta	a scholar well versed in Islamic law. His commentary on Mali society sheds light on the cultural forces at work in Sub-Saharan Africa during the 14th century.

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