Ms. Lincoln History Chapter 5 and 6 Study Questions Name Period 5.1 Geography of Africa What does sub-saharan Africa mean? p.112 What did the Niger River provide people living in the region? p.112 Describe Africa s Sahara Desert p.114 Define: p.114 Sahel: Savannah: Rain Forest: Why might more people live in the savannah than in the sahel? p. 114 The Sahara was a source for what two minerals? p.115 In which African climate region would you most like to live- desert, sahel, savannah or rain forest? Why? Ch 5.2 Early Culture and Trade Who made up the extended family? p.116 Describe the roles of each: p.117 Men: Women: Elders: Children What did the West Africans believe about their deceased ancestors? p.117 What did they do to honor these spirits? p. 117 How did animism reflect what was important to early West African peoples? p.117
What important discovery happened about 500 BC? p.118 Who were among the earliest people to make use of this discovery? p.118 How did the Nok, living in present-day Nigeria use iron? p.119 What were the most valuable goods traded across the Sahara? p. 119 Why was crossing the Sahara as part of a trade caravan dangerous work? p. 119 What did the traders in West Africa offer as valuables? In the north? From Europe? p. 120-121 Chapter 6.1 West African Empires Where was the ancient empire of Ghana located? p. 130 How did early Soninke farmers create a strong state? p.130 Why were gold and salt highly desired trade goods? p. 131 What is a silent barter? p.132 Fill in the blanks describing the silent barter system. p. 132 1. traders arrived at the riverbanks near fields. Salt was left for the gold traders. Trading began with the of a. The salt traders left and walked miles away. The miners arrived by. They surveyed the salt and then left a amount of gold in exchange for the. Trading continued until. How did Ghana s rulers raise money? p.133 What did Ghana s kings do with the money they raised from taxes p.133 Why did the rulers ban anyone from owning gold nuggets? p.133
Who was Tunka Manin? p.134 What three factors contributed to Ghana s decline? p.134 1. 2. 3. Ch. 6.2 Empire of Mali Who was Mali s first strong leader? p.136 After conquering nearby kingdoms, and after Sundiata conquered Ghana, what did he focus on? p. 137 Why do you think it was important for the king of Mali to take away power from local leaders? Who was Mali s most famous ruler? p. 138 What religion did Mansa Musa belong? p.138 How long did he rule? p.138 Why did Mansa Musa travel to Mecca on his famous journey in 1324? p.138 On his journey, Mansa Musa gave away 300 pounds of gold. What happened to the value of gold after this? p.138 How did Mansa Musa spread his religion throughout Mali? p.138 Fill in the blanks: Established teaching the. Sent to study in Morocco. Stressed importance of and the language. Built. What was Timbuktu? picture on p. 139 How did traders travel to Timbuktu? picture on p. 139
What important goods were exchanged? picture on p.139 What are three reasons for the decline of Mali? p.140 1. 2. 3. Complete the following from p.141: On his journey from West Africa to Mecca when did Mansa Musa travel? He brought 12,000 500 14,000 500 6.3 Empire of Songhai Where did the Songhai people live before they had their own kingdom? p.142 What religion did the Songhai practice? p. 142 Who was Sunni Ali? p.143 What three things did he work to do p.143 1. 2. 3. Who was Askia the great? p.144 How did Askia improve Timbuktu? p.144 1. 2. 3. 4. What did Askia do, just like Mansu Musa? p.144 What things did Askia do to support education? p.144 What happened to Askia when he was in his 80 s? 90 s? Biography p.145 Why do you think Askia the Great s tomb is still considered an honored place? Biography p.145 Why did Morocco first attack Songhai? p.145 What device helped the Moroccans to defeat the Songhai? p.145
In 1591, the Moroccan army invaded Songhai. Describe who made up their army? p.145 How might west Africa s history have been different if the invaders who conquered Songhai had not had firearms? p. 145-146 6.4 Historical and Artistic Traditions How did the people of West Africa pass down their history? p.147 Explain the role of griots. p.147 How did some griots make their stories more lively? p.148 What are proverbs, and what are they intended to do? p.148 What is the best known visual art form of West Africa? p. 150 How were masks used in West African culture? p.150 Why were singing and dancing so important in West Africa? p.150 How did West African music affect American music? Box : Linking to today p.150 Describe kente cloth. p.151 Dance was a big part of many celebrations. Give two examples. p.151 1. 2.