1. 1. SWAHILI- KINGDOMS, CITY-STATES AND EMPIRES CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2 MR. CRAKE 7 th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES MASON MIDDLE SCHOOL Spoken in Burundi Congo Kenya Mozambique Rwanda Somalia Tanzania Uganda

2. 1. SWAHILI-bantu language spoken in much of East Africa, also an ethnic group. KINGDOMS, CITY-STATES AND EMPIRES CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2 MR. CRAKE 7 th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES MASON MIDDLE SCHOOL Spoken in Burundi Congo Kenya Mozambique Rwanda Somalia Tanzania Uganda

3. 2. CITY-STATE- UZBEKISTAN The John A. Wilson Building houses the offices of the mayor and council of the District of Columbia.

4. 2. CITY-STATE-a city that is also an independent state, with its own traditions, government, and laws. UZBEKISTAN The John A. Wilson Building houses the offices of the mayor and council of the District of Columbia.

5. 3. PILGRIMAGE- UZBEKISTAN The Masjid al-Haram at night. Capacity inside: 800,000 Outside: 1.2 million

6. 3. PILGRIMAGE-a religious journey. UZBEKISTAN The Masjid al-Haram at night. Capacity inside: 800,000 Outside: 1.2 million

7. 4. TOMBOUCTOU-

8. 4. TOMBOUCTOU-a city in Mali near the Niger River.

9. 5. Identify two city-states that were very important to East African trade- Old Town, Malindi

10. 5. Identify two city-states that were very important to East African trade-Malindi, Mombasa, Kilwa, and Great Zimbabwe were important city-states. Old Town, Malindi

11. 6. How did trade affect the coastal culture of East Africa - Arabia India To China>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>> <<< Mediterranean <<<<<< <

12. 6. How did trade affect the coastal culture of East Africa -Trade with other regions exposed the East African people to new ideas, including Christianity. Arabia India To China>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>> <<< Mediterranean <<<<<< <

13. 7. Why do you think East African traders had to pay high taxes for the right to bring goods to Kilwa? Kilwa Trading Center

14. 7. Why do you think East African traders had to pay high taxes for the right to bring goods to Kilwa? The rulers of Kilwa wanted their city-state to profit from being the center of trade. Kilwa Trading Center

15. 8. What forces influenced North Africa throughout its history? UZBEKISTAN KAZAKHSTAN TAJIKISTAN

16. 8. What forces influenced North Africa throughout its history? North Africa was controlled by the Phoenicians, then by the Romans, and later by the Arabs. UZBEKISTAN KAZAKHSTAN TAJIKISTAN

17. 9. How did Islam become a major religion in North Africa? The Al-Aqsa Mosque congregation building. Muslims believe that Muhammad ascended to heaven near this site.

18. 9. How did Islam become a major religion in North Africa? Arabs controlled North Africa for a long period of time and spread Islam throughout the region. The Al-Aqsa Mosque congregation building. Muslims believe that Muhammad ascended to heaven near this site.

19. 10. How did location affect the various kingdoms of West Africa? Mali Ghana Songhai

20. 10. How did location affect the various kingdoms of West Africa? The locations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai allowed them to control trade between North and West Africa. Mali Ghana Songhai

21. 11. How did Ghana, Mali, and Songhai become wealthy from gold and salt? Songhai Mali Ghana

22. 11. How did Ghana, Mali, and Songhai become wealthy from gold and salt? The people of West Africa had gold, but needed salt to survive. The people of North Africa had plenty of salt but needed gold. The regions began trading these items, and control of this trade brought wealth to Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Songhai Mali Ghana