Marco Polo travels and West African Trade Kingdoms

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Where were the West African societies located?

Western region of Africa

South of Sahara Desert

Near Niger River

<p>Western region of Africa</p><p>South of Sahara Desert</p><p>Near Niger River</p>
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How did the West African societies become powerful?

By controlling trade in West Africa (gold & salt)

<p>By controlling trade in West Africa (gold & salt)</p>
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What were the names of the West African Societies?

Ghana

Mali

Songhai

<p>Ghana</p><p>Mali</p><p>Songhai</p>
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Where did Portugal make voyages of discoveries?

Along the West Coast of Africa

<p>Along the West Coast of Africa</p>
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The Portuguese carried metal, cloth, and other manufactured goods from Europe to West African empires and traded them for

gold

<p>gold</p>
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Between what years did the West African societies dominate West Africa?

300-1600 A.D. (C.E.)

<p>300-1600 A.D. (C.E.)</p>
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A large group of people under one ruler

Government -- kingdom

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Define economics

Having to do with money

<p>Having to do with money</p>
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Who did Marco Polo work for in Cathay?

Kublai Khan

<p>Kublai Khan</p>
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Who was the wealthiest person to ever live?

Mansa Musa

<p>Mansa Musa</p>
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What was the name of the major trade route between Europe and Asia?

Silk Road

<p>Silk Road</p>
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How did Marco Polo and his family travel?

By caravan

<p>By caravan</p>