Chapter 15 - African Civilizations
In what modern-day country was the Kanem-Bornu Empire located?
Chad and Nigeria
What led to the decline of the Kingdom of Aksum?
Economic isolation by the Islamic Empire.
In what modern-day country was Nubia primarily located?
Egypt
Where did the wealthy live in Great Zimbabwe?
Inside the walls, while the poor lived outside the city.
What caused the abandonment of Great Zimbabwe?
It was conquered by the Kingdom of Mutapa by 1450.
Which empire was most responsible for changing borders of the Songhai Empire?
Mali Empire
What does the word "mansa" mean?
Ruler, or king.
Which was not one of the most common professions in Timbuktu and the Songhai Empire?
Soldier
When was the Kingdom of Kush founded?
11th century BCE
Who were the Songhai?
A neighboring kingdom that chipped away at the Mali Empire.
What was the capital of the Songhai Empire?
Gao
What is notable about the construction of Great Zimbabwe?
Granite was used without mortar.
