2. Agenda: Warm Up Create your own chart Notes – Ancient Africa Mansa Musa – history maker Homework: 1. Quiz on Africa and Feudalism – Friday 2. Start working on IDs

3. GhanaNotes Time Period Geography Major Export Natural Resources Industries/Jobs Crops Religion Famous People

4.  The kingdom of Ghana had its heyday from 900 CE through 1230 CE  Major Export: Gold  Natural resource: Niger River, Gold Mines  Industries: Farming, mining, trading, defense (army)  Agricultural crops: Yams (sweet potatoes), beans, rice, onions, sorghum, millet, papaya, gourds, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, cotton, and peanuts.  Economic specialization: Traders, miners, farmers, blacksmiths, soldiers  Famous Ghanians: Anansi the Spider, GriotsAnansi the SpiderGriots  People: Happy. The common people worked very hard. Nobles were more comfortable. Everyone made time for music, art, and the griots.  Religion: Many gods and goddesses

5.  The empire of Mali had its heyday from 1200 CE through the late 1400's.  Major Export: Gold  Natural resource: Niger River, Gold Mines, Salt Mines  Industries: Farming, mining, trading, defense (army)  Agricultural crops: Beans, rice, onions, sorghum, millet, papaya, gourds, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, cotton, and peanuts.  Economic specialization: Traders, miners, farmers, blacksmiths, soldiers  Famous People: Sundiata, Mansa MusaSundiataMansa Musa  People: Happy. The common people worked very hard. Nobles were more comfortable. Everyone made time for music, art, and the griots.  Religion: Nobles – Muslims; Common People - Many gods and goddesses

6.  Using the reading, create a history maker on Mansa Musa. Include the most important information outside of the body (minimum of 8 facts).