Name Date Period Study Guide Africa Study Guide

Name: _________________ Date: _______ Period: _____ Study Guide: Africa Study Guide and Review Sheet I. Basics of Griots II. People and Places to Know Africa: Define the following: “For every Griot who dies, a library disappears” 1. Animism: 2. Ancestor Worship: 3. Deities: 4. Ghana: 5. Mali: 6. Songhai: 7. Timbuktu: 8. Trans-Saharan Trade: 9. Griots: 1. What does this quote mean? 2. What is the role of a griot? III. Answer Either Ghana, Mali, or Songhai For following descriptions answer either Ghana, Mali, or Songhai. 1. First of the West African Kingdoms. 2. Founded by Sunni Ali and was the largest kingdom. 3. First included Timbuktu and Djenne. 4. Golden Age under Mansa Musa. 5. First to start gold and salt tax. 6. Fell to Moroccan invaders with guns. Last kingdom. 7. Conquered Ghana. Possible Essay Questions (think about) 1. 2. 3. Explain how the salt and gold trade promoted growth in the West African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Explain the beliefs of animism, deities, and ancestor worship in West Africa. Explain how Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage promoted education, religion, and recognition in Western Africa. 10. Mansa Musa: 11. Pilgrimage: 12. Mecca:

Introduction to History and Geography VI. Short Answer 1. What is animism and ancestor worship? 2. How did the products of gold and salt promote trade and wealth in the West African Empires? 3. What is the Trans-Saharan trade route? 4. Why were Timbuktu and Djenne called the “Last Stop” cities? 5. Why was salt such an important product in West Africa? 6. What was Mansa Musa best known for? 7. What did Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage show the world about his beliefs? V. Map Skills 1. What kingdom is this? (smallest) 2. What kingdom is this? (medium) 3. What kingdom is this? (largest) 4. What river is this? 5. What river is this? 6. What Gulf is this? 7. What desert is in Northern Africa? 8. What city is this? 8 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 4. 5.