KEY TERMS
Sahara: One of the largest deserts in Africa and is used for trade. Had abundant supply of salt.
Sahel: Also used for trade.
Ghana: The name of the kingdom that was formed by the nomads.
Camels: Helped increase trade through the desert because of their ability to walk long distances and last long periods of time without water.
Nomads: Began trading through the desert and formed the Ghana Empire.
Mali: Empire that rose after the Ghana Empire fell.
Mansa Musa: Most famous African Muslim ruler
Sahel: Also used for trade.
Ghana: The name of the kingdom that was formed by the nomads.
Camels: Helped increase trade through the desert because of their ability to walk long distances and last long periods of time without water.
Nomads: Began trading through the desert and formed the Ghana Empire.
Mali: Empire that rose after the Ghana Empire fell.
Mansa Musa: Most famous African Muslim ruler