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Expanding Trade
This week, we will be creating a website for Africa in the Middle Ages. This period is also known as a "Golden Age" for African kingdoms. The kingdoms and empires in Africa gained tremendous wealth during this time. The richest man ever on earth was the ruler of one of these African kingdoms. Each day, I will post topics on my website below for you to be sure to have on your website. Ghana will be first. Follow the steps below:
This week, we will be creating a website for Africa in the Middle Ages. This period is also known as a "Golden Age" for African kingdoms. The kingdoms and empires in Africa gained tremendous wealth during this time. The richest man ever on earth was the ruler of one of these African kingdoms. Each day, I will post topics on my website below for you to be sure to have on your website. Ghana will be first. Follow the steps below:
- Use the link on Google Classroom to go to Google Sites.
- Choose "Blank"
- Title your website "Africa in the Middle Ages" or "Africa's Golden Age" or something similar
- On the right under "Pages" click the + sign for a "New Page"
- Title that page "Kingdom of Ghana" or "Empire of Ghana"
- Follow specific directions below to continue creating your website
For KINGDOM OF GHANA or EMPIRE OF GHANA webpage:
Dates: When it began and ended
Where in Africa was Ghana located?
Important ruler(s)/king(s)
Who took over after a king died? Explain.
What was the Kingdom of Ghana most known for?
Location between what two types of mines?
How did Ghana gain wealth?
What religion was brought to Ghana through trade?
What caused the end of Ghana?
You can either answer in complete sentences, copy the question and provide an answer, OR create dropdowns for each question.
If you finish early, add images, videos, and links so visitors can gain more info.
Where to Find this info???
Textbook 426-427
Textbook 430-431
For KINGDOM OF MALI webpage:
On the right, On the right under "Pages" click the + sign for a "New Page"
Title the New Page "Kingdom of Mali" or "Mali Empire" or something similar
Use the bulleted questions below to complete your MALI page.
Dates: When it began and when it ended.
Where in Africa was Mali located?
What were griots?
Who founded Mali Empire?
What does his name mean?
What does the word Mansa mean?
What religion was practiced in the Mali Empire?
Who was the most famous ruler of Mali?
What caused the end of Mali?
You can either answer in complete sentences, copy the question and provide an answer, OR create a collapsible group for each question and answer.
For MANSA MUSA webpage: (You can make another page, or a subpage of Mali)
To make a New Page:
Under pages, click the + button for "New Page"
Title the new page "Mansa Musa"
To make a SUBPAGE:
On pages hover over "Mali" page until you see 3 dots to the right.
Click the 3 dots and choose "Add Subpage"
Title Subpage "Mansa Musa"
When did Mansa Musa become emperor of Mali?
What religion was Mansa Musa?
Did he allow others to practice their religion?
Besides being rich, what is he most known for?
When did Mansa Musa go on this journey?
About how many people were with Mansa Musa on his journey?
About how many camels with Mansa Musa?
About how much gold (in weight) did Mansa Musa bring with him?
What happened to the value of gold in Cairo, and other places he visited?
What did he have built while on this journey?
About how much money would he have had?
Add some things to this page too, like images, maps, etc. You could also add some personal thoughts about Mansa Musa.
For SONGHAI EMPIRE webpage:
Dates: When it began and when it ended.
Where in Africa was the Songhai Empire located?
Who was the leader when Songhai Empire started?
What religion was practiced most in Songhai Empire?
Who was Muhammad Ture?
Why did he change his name to Askia?
What did he do for Timbuktu?
What three cities were important to the Songhai Empire?
Who did the Songhai Empire sell African slaves to?
What ended the Songhai Empire?
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