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2.4 Vocab

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Mali One of the most powerful trading societies (West African Kingdom)
Sundiata Mali's founding ruler, became the subject of legend built a strong trade network
Mansa Musa Political and Religious ruler, brought fame and made a pilgrimage to Mecca
Songhai Kingdom Powerhouse of West Africa in the 1400's after Mali's fall
Timbuktu Accumulated the most wealth and developed into centers of Muslim life in the region, CENTER OF ISLAMIC LEARNING
Mecca Islam's Holiest city, pilgrimage called Hajj
Trans-Saharan Trade Famous throughout Europe and Asia, brought wealth to the societies of West Africa, Islam spread through it.
Saharah Desert Climate made it impossible to farm, few trade until the arrival of Muslim Merchants
Oases Places where human settlement is possible because water from deep underground is brought to the surface, making the land fertile
Arabian Desert Harsh, dry climate, in southwest Asia/ Middle East
Camel Saddles As many as 15 saddles created, some for making riding easier or visibility. Increased trade.
Gao In west Africa, wealth developed into centers of Muslim life in the region. CENTERED AROUND TRADE
Justinian Ruler responsible for the body of civil law (Byzantine)
Vladimir Converted to Christianity in 989 (Russia)
Ibn Bautta Moroccan scholar and explorer who studied Islam known for her travels
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