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2.4 Vocan social stu
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mali | Powerful West African empire (1200's-1400's) became rich from gold and trade. |
| Sundiata | The founder and first ruler of the Mali empire. |
| Mansa Musa | Very wealthy emperor of Mali known for traveling to Mecca. |
| Songhai Kingdom | A large West African empire that grew powerful after Mali. |
| Timbuktu | A major trade and learning center in West Africa. |
| Mecca | The holy city of Islam in Saudi Arabia where Muslims travel for pilgrimage. Mansa Musa also traveled here. |
| Trans Saharan Trade | Trade routes connecting North and West Africa through the Sahara Desert. |
| Sahara Desert | Largest and hottest desert in the world located in North Africa. |
| Oases | Fertile areas in a desert where water is found. |
| Arabian Desert | A large desert covering much of the Arabian Peninsula. |
| Camel saddle | A saddle in which allows people to ride camels. |
| Gao | An important capital and city of the Songhai dynasty. |
| Justinian | A Byzantine emperor known for expanding the empire and creating Justinian laws. |
| Vladamir | A ruler of Kieven where Christianity was the main religion. |
| Ibn Batuta | A Muslim traveler from Morocco who journeyed across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. |