Flashcards on Ancient African Kingdoms: Mali and Ghana

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Which two ancient African kingdoms are known for their wealth and power?

Mali and Ghana

Which kingdom was known for controlling the trans-Saharan trade routes?

Ghana

Who was the most famous ruler of the Mali Empire?

Mansa Musa

Which African kingdom was well known for its gold production?

Mali

What was the capital city of Mali?

Timbuktu

Which kingdom's decline was largely caused by the collapse of the gold-salt trade?

Ghana

Who founded the ancient kingdom of Ghana?

The Soninke people

Which of the following commodities was an important trade item in the ancient African kingdoms of Mali and Ghana?

Salt

Which ancient African kingdom was located in present-day Senegal and Mauritania?

Ghana

Who was the first ruler of the Mali Empire?

Sundiata Keita

Which kingdom was known for its system of oral history through griots?

Mali

What was the main religion of the Mali Empire?

Islam

During which centuries did the Mali Empire flourish?

13th to 16th centuries

Which ancient African kingdom was known for its skilled metalworkers and blacksmiths?

Mali

Which ancient African kingdom was larger in size: Mali or Ghana?

Mali

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Which two ancient African kingdoms are known for their wealth and power?



Who was the most famous ruler of the Mali Empire?



What was the capital city of Mali?



Which kingdom's decline was largely caused by the collapse of the gold-salt trade?



Who founded the ancient kingdom of Ghana?



Which ancient African kingdom was located in present-day Senegal and Mauritania?



Which kingdom was known for its system of oral history through griots?



What was the main religion of the Mali Empire?



During which centuries did the Mali Empire flourish?



Which ancient African kingdom was known for its skilled metalworkers and blacksmiths?



Which ancient African kingdom was larger in size: Mali or Ghana?




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