1. 1.Locate the city-state of Mogadishu. Why would its location be beneficial for trade?

2. East coast on the horn of Africa along the Indian Ocean. Its location on the ocean is perfect for trade with Arabs and the East.

3. 2. Based on the map and the timeline, which empire was oldest?

4. The Askum Empire in 300

5. 3. What might explain why the West African empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai overlapped?

6. The locations of gold deposits in rivers, proximity to resources like water, use of rivers for trade, transportation, fish, etc.