1. Ghana
For traders to make it to the Western coast they had to pass through Ghana
Built a huge Army, may have had 200,000 troops
Controlled the SALT and GOLD that people wanted

2. MALI
Took control of the SALT and GOLD trade after the fall of the Ghana Empire
Rules an empire for about 100 years

3. Songhai 1468 the Songhai capture Timbuktu
Used the Niger River to maintain control of their empire
This empire included parts of the former empires of Mali and Ghana

4. Reminders Reports Cards due by Wednesday, April 2nd
Social Studies Grade Reports due by Wednesday, April 2nd
Test Corrections due by Wednesday, April 2nd

5. Homework 03-31-2014 Test Corrections due Wednesday, April 2nd
Finish Activities #2, 3, and 4 in your booklets

6. 6.4.1 Compare the major contributions of the African civilizations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, including the impact of Islam on the cultures of these kingdoms.
6-4.2 Describe the influence of geography on trade in the African kingdoms, including the salt and gold trades.

7. Objective
The students will be able to identify the major features of the Songhai, Mali, and Ghana empires, using concept maps and a teacher created chart.

8. AFRICAN RELIGIONS
In most of north Africa the people practice ISLAM. The empires of Ghana Mali, and Songhai all practiced ISLAM.
In southern Africa people practice mostly CHRISTIANITY