Today’s Agenda Part I- Gold/Salt Notes Part II- Islam Assessment

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Today’s Agenda Part I- Gold/Salt Notes Part II- Islam Assessment Must be silent until everyone is finished! Be detailed!!!!! Last assessment of the 6 weeks! Part III-Finish Islam worksheet Due today, no extensions. Worksheet and assessment must be left in your folder at the end of class.

African Trade

Ghana West Africa Rich in Gold Poor in Salt Traded with Arab merchants

Mali Wealth was built on gold. Gold-Salt trade flourished Mansa Musa Most powerful ruler of Mali. The Mali Empire was succeeded by the Songhai.

Gold-Salt Trade Most important trade items in Africa: Gold (coins) From West Africa Salt (preservative) From the Sahara Slaves

Islamic Influences Islam spread south of the Sahara through trade. Who brought Islam? Merchants Teachers Islam encouraged the spread of literacy.