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Cause: Ships sailed from many African ports to Arabia, Persia, and India.
Effect: By 1500, Africa had been linked to the rest of the world for centuries.
2.
Cause: The king of Ghana taxed all the gold and salt passing through his kingdom.
Effect: He grew wealthy and was able to pay for an Army and build an empire.
3.
Cause: Muslim empires wanted to convert Ghana’s people and control the gold trade.
Effect: A Muslim Army conquered Kumbi Saleh, weakening Ghana’s power.
4.
Cause: Mali was located farther south than Ghana.
Effect: It was better able to control trade on the upper Niger River.
5.
Cause: The legend of Mali’s wealth spread to Europe.
Effect: Europeans began to trade with Africa.
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Cause: Moroccan fighting force invaded Songhai with cannon and gunpowder.
Effect: Moroccan troops quickly defeated the Songhai warriors.
7.
Cause: Benin was located on main trade routes.
Effect: It grew prosperous.
Ghana
West African empire that grew rich from taxing the gold and salt trade
Islam
Religion with one God - Allah
Mali
Most powerful West African state
Songhai
West African empire with several Muslim rulers
Yoruba
People who lived southwest of Niger River who were farmers and gifted artists