1. Today’s Agenda Part I- Gold/Salt Notes Part II- Islam Assessment
Must be silent until everyone is finished!
Be detailed!!!!! Last assessment of the 6 weeks!
Part III-Finish Islam worksheet
Due today, no extensions.
Worksheet and assessment must be left in your folder at the end of class.

2. African Trade

3. Ghana
West Africa
Rich in Gold
Poor in Salt
Traded with Arab merchants

4. Mali Wealth was built on gold. Gold-Salt trade flourished Mansa Musa
Most powerful ruler of Mali.
The Mali Empire was succeeded by the Songhai.

5. Gold-Salt Trade Most important trade items in Africa: Gold (coins)
From West Africa
Salt (preservative)
From the Sahara
Slaves

6. Islamic Influences Islam spread south of the Sahara through trade.
Who brought Islam?
Merchants
Teachers
Islam encouraged the spread of literacy.