1. Ghana

2. #10 Taken over by soon to be Mali Empire.

3. #9 King lost the trading monopoly this lead to decay.

4. #8  12 th century sheep, cows and goats were abundant in the region.

5. #7  The king of Ghana acted “God like”.

6. #6  Kubmi Saleh was the capital.

7. #5 The drought was beginning to have a long term effect on the land and its ability to sustain cattle.

8. #4 They were suffering from drought, looking for new territory.

9. #3  The power came from gold and salt.

10. #2  Muslims brought their technology and language.

11. #1  Started in 800 AD

12. Mali Tori C. Lexus P. Aliyah H. Elizabeth H.

13. #10 Mali at its largest was 2,000 kilometers wide taking in old Ghana.

14. #9 A combination of weak and ineffective rulers and increasingly aggressive raids by Mossi neighbors and Tuareg Berbers reduced the power of Mali.

15. #8 The court of Mali converted to Islam after Sundiata.

16. #7 The relationship between the Mansas of Mali and the people who worked on fields is noting.

17. #6 The rulers received taxes from the miners forms of gold.

18. #5 Muslim scribes played an important role in government and administration.

19. #4 Sundiata is the founder of Mali.

20. #3 The greatest ruler of Mali was Mansa Musa.

21. #2 Sundiata took Timbuktu from the Tuareg, making it a city focused on trade and scholarship.

22. #1 Mansa Musa showed his devotion to Islam by making the pilgrimage to Mecca.

23. Heidi, Matheson, Erick, Maria

24. Developed on the fertile region at the bend of the Niger River.  This allows the people of Songhay to have a good farming land

25. The Mossi refused to convert to Islam.  This shows the trust to their religion

26.  Government of Askiya Dynasty was more centralized. developed the Gov. system

27.  Brought Trade routes and wealthy Elites  $ Made the kingdom wealthy and prosperous.$

28. Traditions include religion persevered, sacred drums, sacred fire, old types of costume and hairstyles  This keeps old traditions alive

29. Trade of gold, kola nuts and slaves were the main exports and textiles, horses, salt and luxury goods are the main exports.  This makes it easier to gain trust

30.  Moccan Army invaded and won but soon the empire split up, with Bmbara Kingdom of Segu

31.  Wealth & power was also undermined by environmental change, causing drought and diseases.  Decline in population

32.  Askia Muhammad made pligrimage to Mecca that led to stronger ties with the Muslim world.  Made the Kingdom stronger

33.  Sonni Ali the Greats military consisted of a Calvary of expert horsemen