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Murray Africa 2
section 2 Africa
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ibn Battutu | Set out to see the Muslim world. Traveled for 30 years over 73,000 miles. Learned about Islam in Africa |
| Askia Muhammad | built the largest empire in medieval West Africa |
| Makkah | The holiest city in Islam. People take pilgrimages here. |
| Mecca | The holiest city in Islam. Same as Makkah. |
| Clan | a group of people with the same ancestors |
| sultan | ruler |
| Swahili | Language and culture. This language and culture still exists. |
| In African government who holds the power? | King (sometimes Queen) |
| Who inherited the thrown after the king died? | The son of the king's sister |
| How did the subjects trade? | Only with the King's permission |
| How were the African Kingdoms divided? | Provinces |
| How did Islam affect Africa? | Changed people's religions Helped advance learning |
| Why did Mansa Musa head to Mecca? | To let people know about Mali To get other Islam teachers,writers, architects to help spead Islam in Mali |