Kingdoms and States of Medieval Africa

Flashcards covering the geography, trade, and important terms related to the Kingdoms and States of Medieval Africa.

Niger and Senegal Rivers

Two important rivers in West Africa providing water for drinking, farming, and travel.

Sahara Desert

A large, hot, and dry desert in Africa that was hard to cross but part of important trade routes.

Kingdom of Ghana

Became rich and powerful by controlling the trade of gold and salt.

Gold

A valuable metal used for jewelry and coins that was traded in African kingdoms.

Salt

An important mineral that helped keep food fresh and was good for health, traded in African kingdoms.

Camels

Animals used to carry heavy loads and survive with little water on long desert journeys.

Trade Routes

Connected different parts of Africa and also linked Africa with Europe and the Middle East.

Drought

A period when there is not enough rain or water, causing people to migrate.

Trade Routes Connection

Linked many kingdoms like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, allowing them to exchange goods like gold, salt, and cloth.

Gold

A valuable yellow metal used for trade and jewelry.

Salt

A mineral used to keep food fresh and for eating.

Trade

Buying and selling goods between people or places.

Desert

A hot, dry place with very little rain.

Camel

An animal that carries goods and people across deserts.

River

A flowing body of water that helps people live and farm.

Migration

Moving from one place to another to live or find resources.

Kingdom

A country ruled by a king or queen.